Mazda RX-8 2008 vs Audi A5 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 232 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 52 HP more power than Audi A5, but torque is 104 NM less than Audi A5. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.7 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 13.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda RX-8 consumes 6.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 945 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda RX-8 consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 480 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 460 km with real consumption | 760 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 RX-8) 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: | 160'000 km | 360'000 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 Audi A5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A5 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2008 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine: The engine is widely criticized for excessive oil consumption, which is one of the most common complaints from owners. This issue, partially addressed by the manufacturer by the end of 2011, persists in high-mileage engines. The primary solution is ... More about Audi A5 2008 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.46 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is smaller. Mazda RX-8 is 16 cm shorter than the Audi A5, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 215 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 829 litres | |
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Audi A5 has more luggage space. Mazda RX-8 has 240 litres less trunk space than the Audi A5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Audi A5, which means Mazda RX-8 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`732 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7400 | |
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