Audi A4 1995 vs Mazda 626 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 440'000 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 A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Audi A4 is 10 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 62 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`685 | |
| 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: | 7.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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