Audi A6 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.8 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 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: | 560'000 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: | 4 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | 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 | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
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Audi A6 is larger. Audi A6 is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 452 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Audi A6 has 99 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 1.1 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`010 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 1600 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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