Mazda 626 1995 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: | 14.7 seconds | 11.2 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 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 6.9 | |
| Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| Audi A6 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: | 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: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mazda 626 has 58 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.8 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`710 | 2`010 | |
| 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 (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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