1998 Mazda 626 ES specs & colors
4dr Car
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MSRP
- 4dr Sdn DX Auto $15,550
- 4dr Sdn DX Manual $15,550
- 4dr Sdn LX Auto $17,650
- 4dr Sdn LX Manual $17,650
- 4dr Sdn LX V6 Manual $20,665
- 4dr Sdn LX V6 Auto $20,665
- 4dr Sdn ES Auto $23,240
- 4dr Sdn ES Manual $23,240
Key specs
Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 15 x 6 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 15 x 4 in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 582 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 90 |
| Engine Type | Gas V6 |
| Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 170 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 163 @ 5000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 27 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 354.90 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 456.30 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) | 1.310 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.030 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.795 |
| 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 | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.79 x 0.94 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.02 x 0.39 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 16.9 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 | 36.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/60HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/60HR15 |
| Spare Tire Size | T125/70D15 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2994 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 97.1 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.2 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.6 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 56.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 34.6 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 55.9 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Length, Overall | 186.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 55.1 in |
| Track Width, Front | 59.8 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| 16.9 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Child-safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Body-colored protective side moldings | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Optional |
| 90 amp alternator (1997) | Optional |
| Cruise control w/steering wheel-mounted controls | Optional |
| Engine-RPM-sensing variable pwr-assist rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| 58 amp/hr battery (1997) | Standard |
| 15" x 6" aluminum alloy wheels w/locks | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Optional |
| Leather seating surfaces | Optional |
| 60/40 split fold-down rear seatback | Standard |
| Fadeout interior illumination | Standard |
| Side-impact door beams | Standard |
| 3-point outboard safety belts, rear center lap belt | Standard |
| Reclining front bucket seats w/adjustable head restraints, seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Electronic traction control | Optional |
| Tinted glass w/upper windshield sunshade band | Standard |
| Chromed-trimmed grille | Standard |
| Rear compartment heater ducts | Standard |
| Oscillating center vent louvers | Optional |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Optional |
| Independent strut front suspension w/lower A-arm, coil springs | Standard |
| Halogen headlights w/auto-off feature | Standard |
| Pwr driver seat w/8-way adjustment | Optional |
| Large center console w/covered storage compartment | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 27 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Break-away rearview mirror | Standard |
| Simulated wood-grain applique on console | Optional |
| Pwr remote trunk release | Optional |
| Bi-level instrument panel-inc: 8000-rpm tachometer, engine coolant temp gauge, resettable trip odometer | Standard |
| Adjustable front seat belt anchors | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver-side 1-touch down feature | Optional |
| Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Rotary control HVAC system w/full electronic mode controls & 4-speed blower | Standard |
| Bose sound system w/AM/FM stereo, compact disc player & 4-speakers | Optional |
| Breakerless electronic ignition system | Standard |
| **ALL STANDARDS ARE 1998 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED** | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry system | Optional |
| Anti-lock brake system | Optional |
| Intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system w/immobilizer feature | Optional |
| Front side-window demisters | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system | Optional |
| Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (front vented) | Optional |
| Pwr sliding-glass moonroof w/tilt-up ventilation feature, interior sunshade | Optional |
| Clutch interlock | Standard |
| Carpeted floor mats | Optional |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| P205/60HR15 all-season SBR tires | Optional |
| Pwr door locks | Optional |
| Energy-absorbing crumple zones | Standard |
| 2.5L DOHC MFI 24-valve V6 engine | Optional |
| Retractable pwr antenna | Optional |
| Independent strut rear suspension w/Twin Trapezoidal Links, trailing links, coil springs | Standard |
| Dual door map pockets | Standard |
| Passenger assist grips | Optional |
| Dual body-color pwr/heated exterior mirrors | Optional |
| Seatback storage pockets | Optional |
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