2011 Audi Q5 vs. 2011 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2011 Audi Q5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Audi Q5 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi Q5 weights approximately 345 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 Q5 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 Q5 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 Q5 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Audi Q5 | 2011 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Audi | Mazda |
Model | Q5 | 6 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 349 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4628 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2807 mm | 2789 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 70 L |