2003 Audi A2 vs. 2003 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2003 Audi A2 and 2003 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda 6 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2003 Audi A2. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2003 Audi A2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda 6 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Audi A2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mazda 6 (165 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Audi A2. (141 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Audi A2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Audi A2 | 2003 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A2 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1191 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 168 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 3 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 64 L |
