Mazda CX-5 2017 vs Audi Q3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
| Mazda CX-5 engine produces 5 HP more power than Audi Q3, but torque is 54 NM less than Audi Q3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Mazda CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Skoda Scala, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi Q3 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 CX-5 2017 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Audi Q3 2019 1.5 engine: The engine is praised for being both flexible and torquey, delivering impressive performance for its horsepower rating. It is also remarkably fuel-efficient. However, the engine is very demanding when it comes ... More about Audi Q3 2019 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.56 m | |
| Mazda CX-5 is 5 cm longer than the Audi Q3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda CX-5 is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 477 litres | 530 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1620 litres | 1280 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda CX-5 has 53 litres less trunk space than the Audi Q3. This could mean that the Mazda CX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda CX-5 (by 340 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`070 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Audi Q3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda CX-5 has serious deffects in 95 percent more cases than Audi Q3, so Audi Q3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 22 600 | 30 200 | |
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