Mazda 626 1995 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Audi A6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 48 HP less power than Audi A6, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Audi A6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 460'000 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | 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. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 10 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mazda 626 has 99 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.1 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`030 | |
| Safety: | 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 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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