Audi A5 2013 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 225 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Audi A5 engine produces 65 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 640 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: | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi Q5 | 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: | 4.63 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.24 m | |
|
Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 71 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
750 litres | no data | |
|
Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 2 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`235 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 19 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Audi A5 has
|
Mazda MX-5 has
| |