Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Audi A3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 30 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Audi A3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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: | 13 years | 9 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 2 other car models, including Audi A4, 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 | 4.42 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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 680 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`260 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | no data | |
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