The Mazda 626, also known as the Capella in Japan, was a globally popular mid-size car produced from 1970 to 2002, competing with rivals like the Honda Accord and Toyota Corona.
It was succeeded by the Mazda6 in 2002.
By its final year in 2002, the 626 offered a 2.5L V6 engine producing 165 horsepower and 161 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
A 2.0L inline-4 engine was also available, delivering 125 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque.
Both configurations featured front-wheel drive (FWD), showcasing Mazda's focus on efficient and reliable performance.
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Sixth Generation: 1997-2002
The 1997-2002 Mazda 626 offered a range of engine configurations, including a 2.0L inline-four producing up to 125 hp and 127 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.5L V6 delivering 165 hp and 161 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines were paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive or a 4-speed automatic, with front-wheel drive as standard.
A notable feature of this generation was the introduction of the Activematic transmission, a manually operable automatic, alongside the availability of a turbo-diesel engine in European markets.
2002 Mazda 626 Horsepower
The 2002 Mazda 626 offers a horsepower range from 125 hp with the 2.0L inline-4 engine to 165 hp with the 2.5L V6 engine.
Torque output varies from 127 lb-ft with the 2.0L engine to 161 lb-ft with the 2.5L V6 engine.
Both engine configurations are paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and feature a front-wheel-drive drivetrain.
2002 Mazda 626 Horsepower And Torque
| Trim |
Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain |
Horsepower @ RPM |
Torque @ RPM |
| LX Sedan |
2.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
165 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
161 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
| LX (4 Cyl) Sedan |
2.0L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
125 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
127 ft-lbs @ 3,000 rpm |
| ES Sedan |
2.5L | V6 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD |
165 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
161 ft-lbs @ 5,000 rpm |
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