Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 19 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Audi A3. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 51 cm shorter than the Audi A3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 320 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 190 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.5 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`215 | 1`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | no data | |
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