Diesel and petrol · 1979–2002

Mazda 626

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Mazda 626. By the official figures, the 2002 uses 10.0 L/100km: 28 mpg UK, 24 mpg US.

Mazda 626 in silver
Fuel use
10.0 L/100km
2002 official
UK mpg
28 mpg
US mpg
24 mpg
On a full tank
640 km
64 L tank

What a 626 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$29.40 per 100 km$3,234
Australia$2.42/L petrol$24.15 per 100 km$2,681
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£28.07 per 100 miles£1,965
United States$4.35/gal petrol$18.51 per 100 miles$2,499

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

GF / GW, 1997–2022

Specs for the 626 2.0; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Medium
Generation
GF / GW
Built
1997-2022
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
FWD

Size and weight

Length
4,690 mm
Width
1,750 mm
Height
1,430 mm
Wheelbase
2,610 mm
Kerb weight
1,200 kg

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,991 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
96 kW
Torque
178 Nm
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
9 L/100km
Fuel tank
64 L

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2002Petrol10.0 L/100km28 mpg24 mpg—
2001Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2000Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1999Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1998Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1997Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1996Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1995Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1994Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1993Petrol11.8 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
1992Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1991Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1990Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1989Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1988Petrol11.2 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1987Petrol10.7 L/100km26 mpg22 mpg—
1986Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1985Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—
1985Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1984Petrol10.2 L/100km28 mpg23 mpg—
1984Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—

Mazda 626 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda 626?

The 2002 Mazda 626 uses 10.0 L/100km by its official figures: 28 mpg in UK gallons and 24 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mazda 626 cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $3,234 in New Zealand, $2,681 in Australia, £1,965 in United Kingdom, $2,499 in United States.

How far does a Mazda 626 go on a full tank?

About 640 km (398 miles) from its 64 L tank at its official fuel use.

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