Audi TT 2008 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi TT) 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 belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Audi TT is more dynamic to drive. Audi TT engine produces 44 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 183 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Audi TT reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Audi TT is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi TT consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Audi TT over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi TT consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1330 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 960 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi TT 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: | 420'000 km | 380'000 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 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3, Skoda Superb | 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 TT 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.26 m | |
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Audi TT is larger. Audi TT is 18 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 12 cm wider, while the height of Audi TT is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 150 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage capacity. Audi TT has 100 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi TT is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Audi TT can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi TT has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Audi TT, so Audi TT quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9800 | 5400 | |
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