Mazda Xedos 9 1993 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Xedos 9) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 9 engine produces 55 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 49 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 9 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 9 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 9 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 770'000 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 A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda Xedos 9 is 2 cm longer than the Audi A6, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 9 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Xedos 9 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. This could mean that the Mazda Xedos 9 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 9 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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