2004 Audi A6 vs. 2007 Mazda B3000
To start off, 2007 Mazda B3000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Audi A6 would be higher. At 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B3000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda B3000 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2004 Audi A6. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda B3000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Audi A6 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Mazda B3000.
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, 2004 Audi A6 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda B3000. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2004 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda B3000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Audi A6 | 2007 Mazda B3000 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A6 | B3000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1968 cc | 2969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |
