Audi A5 2008 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 180 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 52 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 104 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 13.1 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A5 consumes 6.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 945 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 4.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 460 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 RX-8) 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: | 360'000 km | 160'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 9 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. | |||
| Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.34 m | |
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Audi A5 is larger. Audi A5 is 16 cm longer than the Mazda RX-8, 8 cm wider, while the height of Audi A5 is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 240 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Audi A5 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3800 | |
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