2011 Audi A6 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2011 Audi A6 and 2011 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi A6 (300 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (272 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A6 weights approximately 261 kg more than 2011 Mazda 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Audi A6 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Audi A6 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, 2011 Audi A6 (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (364 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi A6 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Audi | Mazda |
Model | A6 | 6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4928 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1854 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1458 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2842 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |