Audi 100 1991 vs Mazda 626 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 39 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.0 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Audi 100 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Audi 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 100 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger. Audi 100 is 20 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1310 litres | 1315 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi 100 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Audi 100 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 5 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 100 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Audi 100 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`025 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 100 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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