Audi A5 2011 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 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 MX-5) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A5 engine produces 85 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 300 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Audi A5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A5 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Audi A5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | 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 | |
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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 | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage capacity. Audi A5 has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A5 is 2.1 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`345 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 200 | 19 000 | |
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