Audi A5 2016 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 102 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
| Audi A5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1070 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 3 2013 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 27 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 116 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Audi A5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 7000 | |
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