2005 Mazda 6 vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda 6 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (225 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mazda 6. (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi Q7 weights approximately 955 kg more than 2005 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (550 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mazda 6 | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | 6 | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 2525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
