Audi A4 1996 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 626. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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Audi A4 has 4x4: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | 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 A4 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine: This engine is known for its reliability and durability, often lasting over 450,000 km with proper maintenance. Regular maintenance, particularly using high-quality oil, is essential to maximize its lifespan and performance.
One of the most common issues is the failure of the vacuum regulator for the intake ... More about Audi A4 1996 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.52 m | |
| Audi A4 is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1677 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 626 (by 427 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A4, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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