2011 Mazda 6 vs. 2011 Audi A4
To start off, both 2011 Mazda 6 and 2011 Audi A4 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 A4 (211 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 6. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi A4 weights approximately 156 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 A4 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 A4 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 A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 6. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Mazda 6 | 2011 Audi A4 | |
Make | Mazda | Audi |
Model | 6 | A4 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 211 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4704 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1839 mm | 1829 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2809 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |