Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Audi A3 2008
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Audi A3 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 - 167 HP | 102 - 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 190 NM | 148 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 - 9.6 seconds | 7.3 - 12.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda MX-5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Audi A3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 - 8.8 | 5.1 - 10.3 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Audi A3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 24 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 110 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`365 kg | ~ 1`930 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`082 kg | ~ 1`429 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 283 kg | ~ 501 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 77 procentiem less than Audi A3. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6400 | |
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