My mother is looking to buy a car and she is deciding between these two. However much I like my 2006 mazda6, I dont know if it has much in common with the 2009 model. She is looking at the touring model of the mazda with the 4 cyl, or the 3.2 quattro for the audi. I suggested she go for the v6 but the car model they have that she really likes (Black exterior with tan leather interior) isnt in with a v6 (or something like that). I am a thousand miles away so I cant test drive either for her, do either of you have any experience with either of these car models? Also, let the game begin for helping her choose a car. These are the things she will need it for.

- Snow / ice
- Cold weather
- Luggage capacity
- Carrying around a small dog
- Looks good
- Drives good
- Reliable
- Sedan (4dr)


p.s. she previously had a horendous mecury sable 2002 wagon which died...completly. She hated it and I considered it the worst car I have ever driven.