Mazda 6 2018 vs Audi A6 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 340 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 5.1 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 175 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 287 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A8, Audi A7, Audi Q8 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.94 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller. Mazda 6 is 7 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 5 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 530 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Audi A6, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`046 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 35 000 | |
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