2004 Audi A6 vs. 2004 Mazda Tribute
To start off, both 2004 Audi A6 and 2004 Mazda Tribute were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mazda Tribute (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2004 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Audi A6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Audi A6 (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda Tribute. (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2004 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A6 | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
