The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Sedan 1.8 (10 - 13) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro tiptronic (09 - 11)
€ 23,000
€ 46,300
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mazda 6 1.8 is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel.
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
56.7
70.7
78.5
56.2
71.9
80.3
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.7 in
Height
56.2 in
107.3
187.2
110.6
185.2
187.2 in
Length
185.2 in
107.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb
Weight Difference:
959 lb
24.1 %
General
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
GH
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
118 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
118 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
122 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 1.8
122 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Performance
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
122 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
▶ REPLAY
25.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.79 lb/hp
Mazda 6 1.8
25.59 lb/hp
16.79 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 6 1.8
36 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
603 mi
Range
593 mi
Mazda 6 1.8
603 mi
593 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Environmental Impact
125 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
137.9 kWh
Mazda 6 1.8
125 kWh
137.9 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 1.8
Audi A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
