Audi A5 2011 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A5 could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.45 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1263 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.9 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): | no data | 1`910 | |
| 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 (€): | 13 200 | 7800 | |
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