Audi A6 1994 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 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 626) 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 belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A6 engine produces 2 HP less power than Mazda 626, but torque is 92 NM more than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A6 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A6 consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km with real consumption | 740 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 770'000 km | 520'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi 100 | Used also on 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 452 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 58 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.8 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: | 2`010 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| 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 | 7.5/10 | |
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