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A4 replacement: Mazda6 or Mazda3 and which engine

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#7 of 8 Re: Audi A4 replacement: Mazda6 or Mazda3 and which engine? [leftfrank] by 204meca May 02, 2007 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: leftfrank (Apr 04, 2007 10:50 am) Frank: We own a 2004 A4 1.8T w CVT. For 5 days I drove a Mazda6 2.3 W 5 spd AT & could not help comparing the two.    Engine: A4 definitely has more power/faster, but the 2.3 was pretty peppy, more than adequate for 2 people w luggage. Mileage from our A4 has been exceptional; with midgrade gas it gets 26-27 in city & 33-36 highway. We went almost 400 in M6 mixed driving & still had a quarter of 18 gallon tank left - I suspect that translates to ~ 30 mpg. These figures reflect pretty conservative driving style. Mazda w V6 may top 1.8T for accelation, but at a cost of more gas.    Transmission: I LOVE the A4 CVT, that said, the M6 5 AT is very smooth also.    Seats: Both very comfortable, no tired butt or back pain after 4 straight hours in either one. But A4 with leather & power lumbar support is better - it was the deal maker when we bought the Audi. Adjustable lumbar support of M6 was only fair. Front seat space pretty similar, perhaps the A4 feels a bit tighter with larger console, lower roof. Audi interiors beat everyone.    Handling: I actually think the M6 wins -flatter cornering, feels lighter on its feet. Plus it is quieter & smoother.    Both are great cars, but the A4 is a cut above. Our A4 with 38K has been trouble free. That said the M6 is very nice & I could easily live with it after the A4. At the cost new, I am not sure the A4 is worth an extra $10K. It
#8 of 8 mazda 3 by murphydog May 04, 2007 (7:24 pm)
I have not been in an A4 is some time. I have the Mazda 3 sedan, 2.3 with MT. It is an 04 and the option packages were simpler then. I have everything except Nav, and I have to say I really like the car. Rides well, looks good, Leather is nice. I have a two year old and there was plenty of room for him and his car seat. HID lights are fantastic, in fact a must for all my future cars.   If I was buying today I would seriously look at the MazdaSpeed 3, that must be a hoot to drive.   I did not drive the 6, so I can't offer a comparison. The 6 wagon had just arrived when we purchased our 3. While the wagon looked sporty and practical it was the first batch to arrive and there were no deals to be had.   BTW, as Mazda is part of Ford your may qualify for "X" plan pricing depending on who you work for. I work for a large wireless telecom and we qualify for the x plan.

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