Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Audi TT 2002
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 13 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 45 NM less than Audi TT. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.1 | |
| Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Audi TT gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 4 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 270 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 120 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`396 | 1`705 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi TT, so Mazda MX-5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 4400 | |
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