Mazda 6 2018 vs Audi A4 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 620 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 5.3 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 92 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 362 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Audi A6, Audi A7 | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the Audi A4, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 522 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1664 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 27 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 169 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`113 kg | 2`355 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`466 kg | 1`730 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 647 kg | 625 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 19 400 | |
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