Audi A5 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda MX-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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 | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A5) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, 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 MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2015 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 MX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.24 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 76 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 12 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 130 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 2.1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`215 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 000 | |
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