Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi TT 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Audi TT is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 49 HP less power than Audi TT, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi TT. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.4 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 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi TT. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Audi TT) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 26 cm shorter than the Audi TT, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 280 litres | |
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Audi TT has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Audi TT. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.96 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.56 metres less than that of the Audi TT, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`215 | 1`620 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda MX-5 scores higher in safety tests, but Audi TT is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | no data | |
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