Mazda 6 2015 vs Audi A3 2008
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda 6 is available only with front wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 2.5 | 1.2 - 3.2 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 192 HP | 90 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 - 420 NM | 148 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 10.5 seconds | 6.2 - 13.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 - 6.5 | 4.2 - 9.4 | |
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Mazda 6 petrol engines consumes on average 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. On average, Mazda 6 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 6 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 58 cm longer than the Audi A3, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1120 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 111 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Audi A3, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`009 | ~ 1`916 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 6400 | |
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