Audi A6 2018 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 340 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 175 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 287 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| 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: | 360'000 km | 420'000 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 Mazda 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi Q8 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2018 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 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.94 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 7 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 5 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: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Audi A6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`046 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 32 800 | 24 000 | |
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