Mazda 6 2010 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A5, Audi Q5 | |
| 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A4 2008 2.0 engine | |||
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: | 10.8 meters | 11.4 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 (kg): | 2`010 | 2`060 | |
| 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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