Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Audi A4 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 233 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 107 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 283 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Audi A4 2005: The vehicle features full-time Quattro IV all-wheel drive with Torsen center differential and electronic traction control that operates at speeds up to 40 km/h and applies brakes to spinning wheels, with the effect of locking the front and rear differential. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A8 | |
| 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 A4 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. Audi A4 2005 3.0 engine: The camshaft is driven by a set of four chains, which means that replacement costs are high. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 57 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 246 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 96 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 2`295 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Audi A4 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda MX-5, so Audi A4 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 5000 | |
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