Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi A5. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.8 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 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1230 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Used also on Audi A4 | |
| 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 | 4.63 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 71 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 |
no data | 750 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`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 14 600 | |
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