Mazda 6 2010 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 40 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.79 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.49 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 9 cm longer than the Audi A4, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1751 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 29 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Audi A4, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`040 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 6, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 5600 | |
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