Audi A5 2007 vs Mazda RX-8 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A5) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda RX-8) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 232 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A5 engine produces 42 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, but torque is 184 NM more than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 12.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 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 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 900 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A5 consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 480 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 570 km on highway | ||
| 830 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. | |||
| 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): | 2`075 | 1`732 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3800 | |
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