2007 Audi S4 vs. 2007 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2007 Audi S4 and 2007 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (212 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi S4 weights approximately 939 kg more than 2007 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Audi S4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 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, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (267 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2007 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | S4 | 6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
