Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Audi A3 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 34 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi A3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
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 |
no data | 674 litres | |
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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 (kg): | 1`355 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Audi A3, so Mazda MX-5 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
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