Mazda 626 1995 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 2 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 92 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 1190 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 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: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | 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. | |||
| 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`645 | 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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