Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Audi A6 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda Xedos 6) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 32 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 90 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 6.9 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1150 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1450 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | 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. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A6 1994 2.5 engine: Very reliable engine if not overheated. Occasionally, the high pressure fuel pump can cause problems. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.56 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is smaller. Mazda Xedos 6 is 24 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 510 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Mazda Xedos 6 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 1 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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