Mazda 626 1992 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 39 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 93 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 770'000 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 Audi A6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Audi 100 | |
| 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 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 21 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1315 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 626 has 40 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.6 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`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A6 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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