Mazda MX-5 2000 vs Audi A4 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A4) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 17 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 142 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 345 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 60 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 246 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 101 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`280 kg | 2`200 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3600 | |
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