Audi A6 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Audi A6 engine produces 55 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, but torque is 49 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Audi A6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 630'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 430 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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