Audi Q5 2008 vs Mazda CX-7 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi Q5) 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 CX-7) 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: | 240 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Audi Q5 is more dynamic to drive. Audi Q5 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda CX-7, but torque is 120 NM more than Mazda CX-7. Despite less power, Audi Q5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 11.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 11.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi Q5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi Q5 consumes 3.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7, which means that by driving the Audi Q5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 525 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi Q5 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 69 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 580 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi Q5 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Audi Q5 2008 3.0 engine: The Audi 3.0 TDI CCWA is a powerful V6 diesel producing about 240 hp and is generally regarded as a solid and durable engine. With proper maintenance it can cover very high mileage, although over time several typical weak points tend to ... More about Audi Q5 2008 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.64 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi Q5 is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-7, 3 cm wider, while the height of Audi Q5 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1560 litres | 774 litres | |
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Audi Q5 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda CX-7 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi Q5 (by 786 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi Q5 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda CX-7. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`445 kg | 2`301 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`865 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 580 kg | 561 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 8800 | 2600 | |
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