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Mazda 626 1997 fuel consumption

Mazda 626 from 1997 to 1999 real fuel consumption according to user reports is approximately 5% higher compared to advertised fuel consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 6% higher, but for diesel engines is approximately 4% higher. Since 1997 the Mazda 626 average difference between owner-reported real-world fuel consumption and declared fuel economy has been slightly above industry average.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersMazda 626All carmakersMazda 626
1997+3%+6% +3%-
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1998+3%+6% +4%+15%
1999+3%+6% +5%+15%

See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Mazda 626.

1997 - 1999

Mazda 626 1997 hatchback fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines28.7 MPG
8.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.8 MPG
8.5 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+5%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+15%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mazda 626 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.7 liters per 100 km or 9% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mazda 626 with automatic transmission consumes around 1.6 litres per 100 km or 20% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mazda 626 advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is slightly better than average.
The best fuel economy in its class of all the modifications has one with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mazda 626 1997 2.0iHP 136 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Mazda 626 1997 1.8i 90 HP manual 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+9%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Mazda 626 1997 2.0i 115 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+1%
Mazda 626 1997 2.0i Automatic 115 HP automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+13%
Mazda 626 1997 2.0iHP 136 HP manual 29.0 MPG
8.1 l/100km
29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km-2%
Mazda 626 1997 2.0iHP Automatic 136 HP automatic 26.4 MPG
8.9 l/100km
2.0 liter diesel engine
Mazda 626 1998 2.0 DiTD 100 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km+15%
1997 - 1999

Mazda 626 1997 sedan fuel economy

Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines27.2 MPG
8.6 l/100km
Average real gasoline consumption difference *+8%
Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km
Average real diesel consumption difference *+15%

According to advertised fuel consumption, a Mazda 626 1997 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.6 liters per 100 km or 8% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox. Based on user-reported real-world fuel consumption, this generation Mazda 626 with automatic transmission consumes around 1.6 litres per 100 km or 20% more fuel than a version with the same engine but a manual gearbox.

Compared to similar cars of other manufacturers, the Mazda 626 advertised fuel economy is significantly above average, but according to available user reports on actual consumption, real fuel economy is average.
The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 2.0 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mazda 626 1997 2.0i 115 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Mazda 626 with 1.8 petrol engine and manual transmission (Mazda 626 1997 1.8i 90 HP).

ModificationClaimed consumptionReal consumption
1.8 liter petrol engine
Mazda 626 1997 1.8i 90 HP manual 30.9 MPG
7.6 l/100km
28.3 MPG
8.3 l/100km+9%
2.0 liter petrol engine
Mazda 626 1997 2.0i 115 HP manual 29.8 MPG
7.9 l/100km
29.4 MPG
8.0 l/100km+1%
Mazda 626 1997 2.0i Automatic 115 HP automatic 27.7 MPG
8.5 l/100km
24.5 MPG
9.6 l/100km+13%
2.0 liter diesel engine
Mazda 626 1998 2.0 DiTD 100 HP manual 45.2 MPG
5.2 l/100km
39.2 MPG
6.0 l/100km+15%

* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.

User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.