Mazda 626 Sedan (1991 – 1997) vs Volvo 460 (1990 – 1993): specs compared
The Volvo 460 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 196 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 980 kg against 1,250 kg. At 4,694 mm, the Mazda 626 Sedan is 294 mm longer than the Volvo 460.
| Specification |
Mazda
626 Sedan
1991 – 1997
|
Volvo
460
1990 – 1993
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1997 | 1990 – 1993 |
| Body style | Sedan | — |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 76 – 115 hp | 87 – 120 hp |
| Torque | 155 – 172 Nm | 130 – 175 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.4 – 14.7 s | 9.5 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 196 km/h | 175 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 8.0 L/100 km | 6.8 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,694 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm | 2,500 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,250 kg | 980 – 1,054 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.