2009 Audi A6 vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Audi A6 and 2009 Mazda CX-7 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A6 (329 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (244 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A6 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2009 Mazda CX-7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2009 Audi A6 (421 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Audi A6 | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Audi | Mazda |
Model | A6 | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 2259 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 421 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1329 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 69 L |