The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 (13 - 15) vs. Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI quattro (08 - 11)
€ 25,000

€ 44,500

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI.
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
58.3
72.4
82.3
56.5
71.9
80.3
72.4 in
Width
71.9 in
82.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.3 in
Height
56.5 in
108.3
189
110.6
185.2
189 in
Length
185.2 in
108.3 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
860 lb
22.04 %

General
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
GJ
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
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 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAPA, CCWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
143 hp
237 hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
155 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Performance
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
21.27 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
43 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.9 gal
700 mi
Range
585 mi
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
700 mi
585 mi
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
139.9 kWh
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
104.1 kWh
139.9 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 6 Station Wagon 2.0 SKYACTIV-G 145
Audi A4 Avant 3.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft











47.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft