Mazda 626 1998 vs Audi A6 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 50 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.9 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 2.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 405 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A6 1998: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control, which operates at speeds up to 40 km/h (25 mph) and applies braking to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differentials. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 460'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 A6 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 A6 1998 2.4 engine: Engines is considered quite reliable. It features a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing system driven by a toothed belt, which operates only the camshafts for the exhaust valves. The intake valves are ... More about Audi A6 1998 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 626 is 14 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1677 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 626 has 85 litres more trunk space than the Audi A6. The Audi A6 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 | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 2`190 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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