Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi A5 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Audi A5 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 92 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Audi A5. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 650 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 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 6 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A6, Audi Q7, Volkswagen Touareg | |
| 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 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 380 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: | 1`260 kg | 2`210 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`015 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 245 kg | 475 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is almost two times less than Audi A5. Therefore, Audi A5 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 30 400 | |
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