Audi 80 1992 vs Mazda 626 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Audi 80 is more dynamic to drive. Audi 80 engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Audi 80 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.0 | |
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The Audi 80 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi 80 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Audi 80 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 80 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 350'000 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 80 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A4, Audi A6, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi 80 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: | 4.48 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi 80 is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi 80 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1315 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Audi 80 has 60 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi 80 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`860 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi 80 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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