Audi A8 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 300 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 216 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 130 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 184 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 9.4 | |
The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 68 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
960 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Mazda Xedos 9 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 630'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 5.03 m | 4.82 m | |
Width: | 1.88 m | 1.77 m | |
Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 21 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 9, 11 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 4 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 430 litres | |
Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 11.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`940 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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