Audi A8 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Audi A8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A8 engine produces 153 HP more power than Mazda Xedos 6, whereas torque is 225 NM more than Mazda Xedos 6. Thanks to more power Audi A8 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.3 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A8 consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A8 could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.36 m | |
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Audi A8 is larger. Audi A8 is 47 cm longer than the Mazda Xedos 6, 18 cm wider, while the height of Audi A8 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 390 litres | |
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Audi A8 has more luggage capacity. Audi A8 has 135 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A8 is 1.9 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 6, which means Audi A8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
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