Mazda 6 2005 vs Audi A4 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 13 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 66 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.4 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | 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. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2005 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 6 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 21 litres more trunk space than the Audi A4. The Audi A4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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): | 1`855 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | 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 (€): | 1200 | 4800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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