Audi A6 2011 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A6) 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: | 204 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 39 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A6 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 6 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 530 litres | 489 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 41 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`225 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 scores higher in safety tests, butAudi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9200 | 5800 | |
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