Mazda 6 2012 vs Audi A6 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 27 HP less power than Audi A6, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
| The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1320 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1470 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 970 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. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 5 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 530 litres | |
| Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 41 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.7 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`155 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Audi A6 is better rated in child safety tests. The Audi A6 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Audi A6, so Audi A6 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 10 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mazda 6 has 
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