Audi A5 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 370 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 92 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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 MX-5 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 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 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`210 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 000 | |
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