Mazda 6 2010 vs Audi A5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 77 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 140 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 64 mm (2.5 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 6 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 480'000 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 A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A5 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi A5 2009 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 4 cm longer than the Audi A5, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1702 litres | 980 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Audi A5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 722 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 2`250 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 8200 | |
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