Mazda 626 Hatchback (1988 – 1991) vs Ford Sierra 3 Doors (1990 – 1993): specs compared
The Ford Sierra 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.0 s against 10.2 s. It uses less fuel, from 6.4 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,005 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mazda 626 Hatchback is 114 mm longer than the Ford Sierra 3 Doors. The Mazda 626 Hatchback dates from 1988 – 1991, the Ford Sierra 3 Doors from 1990 – 1993.
| Specification |
Mazda
626 Hatchback
1988 – 1991
|
Ford
Sierra 3 Doors
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1991 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 115 hp | 71 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 150 – 180 Nm | 119 – 171 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 11.7 s | 10.0 – 16.4 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 192 km/h | 160 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.5 – 8.8 L/100 km | 6.4 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,534 mm | 4,420 mm |
| Width | 1,689 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,374 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,576 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,145 – 1,170 kg | 1,005 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.