Audi A6 1997 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A6 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, but torque is 14 NM more than Mazda Xedos 9. Despite less power, Audi A6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 9.4 | |
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The Mazda Xedos 9 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A6 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A6 could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 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 Mazda Xedos 9 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
| Audi A6 is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 551 litres | 430 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A6 has 121 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: | 11.7 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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