Audi A6 1998 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 50 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.5 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A6 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 2 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A8 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 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: | 4.80 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi A6 is 14 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1677 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`260 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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