Audi A4 2019 vs Mazda 6 2018
| 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 194 HP | |
| Torque: | 620 NM | 258 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.3 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A4 engine produces 92 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 362 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.8 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1100 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) | |
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: | 9 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6, Audi A7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A4 is 4 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A4 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1495 litres | 1664 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Audi A4 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 169 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`355 kg | 2`113 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`730 kg | 1`466 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 625 kg | 647 kg | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 19 000 | 17 200 | |
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