1997 Mazda 626 DX specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn DX Auto $15,695
- 4dr Sdn DX Manual $15,695
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual $18,595
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto $18,595
- 4dr Sdn LX V6 Auto $20,695
- 4dr Sdn LX V6 Manual $20,695
- 4dr Sdn ES Auto $23,995
- 4dr Sdn ES Manual $23,995
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
$1,595
Starting MSRP
- air cond
- AM/FM radio w/cassette
- floor mats
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Sub-Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 14 x 5.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 582 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 80 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/122 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 118 @ 5500 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 127 @ 4500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 34 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 413.40 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 26 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 540.60 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.307 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.833 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.233 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.914 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.717 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.166 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.105 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/A-Arms |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Twin Links |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.16 x 0.94 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | Not Available in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.0 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.9 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 34.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P195/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/65R14 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2749 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 97 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.1 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.8 in |
| Second Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.8 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.7 in |
| Second Hip Room | 53.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 184.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 68.9 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.1 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Adjustable front seat belt anchors | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback w/center armrest & head restraints | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints/driver thigh support | Standard |
| 3-point outboard safety belts, rear center lap belt | Standard |
| Child-safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Breakerless electronic ignition system | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Engine-RPM-sensing variable pwr-assist rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Passenger-side visor vanity mirror w/cover | Standard |
| Cloth upholstery w/matching door inserts | Standard |
| 15.9 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front mud guards | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing crumple zones | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted front disc/rear drum brakes | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| 14" x 5.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | Standard |
| Independent strut front suspension w/lower A-arm, coil springs | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| City 26/hwy 34 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine | Standard |
| Independent strut rear suspension w/Twin Trapezoidal Links, trailing links, coil springs | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Break-away rearview mirror | Standard |
| Fixed intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| 4-bulb halogen headlights | Standard |
| Front side-window demisters | Standard |
| Remote releases-inc: fuel door, trunk | Standard |
| Heater/defroster w/push-button controls, 4-speed fan | Standard |
| P195/65R14 all-season SBR tires | Standard |
| 80 amp alternator | Standard |
| Center console w/covered storage compartment, dual cupholder | Standard |
| Dual black manual-remote exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Dual front door map pockets | Standard |
| Tachometer, engine coolant temp gauge, trip odometer | Standard |
| Rear compartment heater ducts | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel | Standard |
| 58 amp/hr battery | Standard |
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