The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 (15 - 16) vs. Audi A4 3.0 TDI quattro (12 - 15)
€ 30,900
€ 44,300
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Audi A4 3.0 TDI.
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
57.1
72.4
82.3
56.2
71.9
80.3
72.4 in
Width
71.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.1 in
Height
56.2 in
111.4
191.7
110.6
185.1
191.7 in
Length
185.1 in
111.4 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4828 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
19.84 %
General
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
GJ
Generation
B8 (8K)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CDUC, CKVC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
163 hp
242 hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
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18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.62 lb/hp
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
18.6 lb/hp
15.62 lb/hp
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
39 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.1 gal
642 mi
Range
654 mi
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
642 mi
654 mi
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.3 kWh
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 SKYACTIV-G 15
Audi A4 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1257 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
