Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi A5 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 500 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 85 HP less power than Audi A5, whereas torque is 300 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 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.1 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 1 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 150 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 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 3 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi A4, Audi A7 | |
| 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`345 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 12 200 | |
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