Audi A4 2007 vs Mazda 6 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 265 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.2 seconds | 6.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 10.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.5 l/100km | 11.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 520 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Audi A4 is 6 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 455 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A4 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Audi A4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`130 | 2`085 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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