Audi A5 2016 vs Mazda 6 2018
| Body: | Coupe | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
|
Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 45 NM less than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
|
The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1210 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Audi A5 2016 2.0 engine: The Audi 2.0 TDI from the EA288 family (engine code DETA, 190 hp) is a modern diesel designed to combine good performance with efficiency. In general it has a solid reputation and, when properly maintained, can exceed 300,000 km. Nevertheless, like most contemporary ... More about Audi A5 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.48 m | |
| Audi A5 is 13 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Audi A5 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 522 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1664 litres | |
|
Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Audi A5 has 57 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`080 | 2`237 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Audi A5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Audi A5, so Audi A5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 17 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A5 has
|
Mazda 6 has
| |