Audi A5 2009 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 75 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 175 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 0.9 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 135 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. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 64 mm (2.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.47 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger, but lower. Audi A5 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
980 litres | 1360 litres | |
| Audi A5 has 140 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 4200 | |
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