Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A5) 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 belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Audi A5. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 620 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 A5) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda MX-5 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.38 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 76 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 320 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 190 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 2.1 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`260 | 2`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 29 400 | |
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