2001 Mazda 626 ES V6 Sedan
All photo credits
- Photo: 1999 Mazda 626 LXi 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997-1999 Mazda 626 (GF) Classic sedan 01 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1997-1999 Mazda 626 (GF) Classic sedan 02 by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1999 Mazda 626 LXi 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Mazda 626 GF 2.0 Interieur by Thomas doerfer, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2001 Mazda 626 ES V6 Sedan is a 170-hp 2.5-liter V6 sedan with a 4-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $23,415 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 170 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 163 lb-ft of torque at 5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
The 626 measures 187.4 inches long on a 105.1-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,864 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $23,415 ($42,969 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.5L DOHC 24-valve V6 (KL-ZE) |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 170 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Injection Type | Electronic fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium |
| Tank Capacity | 16 gal |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 187.4 in |
| Width | 69.3 in |
| Height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,864 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.6 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2001 Mazda 626 ES V6 Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda 626. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Oct 5, 2005 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 45-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F350-S1, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 1993-1997 FORD PROBE,1993-2001 MAZDA 626 AND MX-6, AND 1983-1994 LOYAL, 3-DOOR COUPE, HATCHBACK, SEDAN, WAGON, BRAT, DL, GL, GL-10, RX, XT, AND XT6 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. CERTAIN SPX FILTRAN FUEL FILTERS WITH A 90-DEGREE ANGLE INLET TUBE, MODEL 800F300-S2, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT FILTERS FOR 19983-1994 SUBARU VEHICLES WITH EFI OR TURBO ENGINES. THESE FILTERS ARE PACKAGED AS WIX, NAPA, AND CARQUEST BRAND FUEL FILTERS. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM THE FILTER DUE TO NON-CONFORMING BRAZING WELDS WHERE THE INLET TUBE IS CONNECTED TO THE FILTER CAN.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A VEHICLE FIRE CAN OCCUR.
Remedy: SPX WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MR. CHRIS GREESON AT 704-869-3733 OR CONTACT THE WIX INFORMATION HOTLINE AT 800-949-6698.
NHTSA campaign 05E065000
189 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda 626
Owner Complaints
189 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Mazda 626 (10 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 11 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 140 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 20 |
| Equipment | 15 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 7 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2001 MAZDA 626. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.