Audi 100 1984 vs Mazda 626 1988
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 100 engine produces 29 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Audi 100 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 100 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi 100 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 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 100 has 4x4: This Audi has full-time Quattro I all-wheel drive with a free differential. It also has manually-locked, pneumatically activated rear and center differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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 | |
| 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 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: | 1.81 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi 100 is larger, but slightly lower. Audi 100 is 20 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 12 cm wider, while the height of Audi 100 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 644 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1920 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`100 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
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