Mazda 6 2006 vs Audi A4 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 265 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 5 HP less power than Audi A4, but torque is 50 NM more than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.5 l/100km | 10.5 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 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Used also on Audi A5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2006 2.3 engine: Although the engine has a chain, its capacity is quite limited. The engine also requires high quality fuel and tends to use more oil at higher mileages. Audi A4 2007 3.2 engine: This engine continues to suffer from a range of reliability concerns, many of which stem from cost-cutting on materials. One recurring issue involves low-grade gaskets used in critical areas like valve covers, ... More about Audi A4 2007 3.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 6 cm longer than the Audi A4, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 480 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 25 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.5 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): | 2`085 | 2`130 | |
| 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 (€): | 1400 | 5200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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