Audi A4 2016 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 6) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 80 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 344 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.4 | |
| Audi A4 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1510 litres | 1664 litres | |
| Audi A4 has 17 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 154 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`320 kg | 2`040 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`440 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 590 kg | 600 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 8200 | |
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