The Mazda 626 2.0-16v Turbodiesel is a 5 door hatchback-bodied car with a front mounted engine driving through the front wheels.
The 2 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 4 cylinder unit that has an output of 99 bhp (100 PS/74 kW) of power at 4000 rpm, and maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb·ft/22.4 kgm) at 1800-3000 rpm.
The engine powers the wheels via a 5 speed manual gearbox.
It weighs a quoted 1360 kg at the kerb.
Maximum stated speed is 185 km/h (115 mph), manufacturer claimed fuel consumption figures are 6.4/4.5/5.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined.
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