Mazda 626 1988 vs Audi 100 1990
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 61 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 20.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Audi 100 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 59 HP less power than Audi 100, whereas torque is 144 NM less than Audi 100. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 10.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.0 | |
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The Audi 100 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi 100, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1330 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi 100 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 700'000 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 100 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 2 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi 100 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 100 1990 2.5 engine: Reliable and robust engine, keep an eye on the cooling system and the timing belt change interval. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 626 is 20 cm shorter than the Audi 100, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 644 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1920 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi 100, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 945 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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