Audi A6 1994 vs Mazda 626 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 39 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 93 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.0 | |
| Audi A6 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A6 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 21 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 9 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1315 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A6 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Audi A6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Audi A6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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