Audi A3 2008 vs Mazda MX-5 2005
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Audi A3 is available with front wheel drive, while Mazda MX-5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.2 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Audi A3 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 - 200 HP | 126 - 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 - 320 NM | 167 - 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 12.5 seconds | 8.2 - 9.6 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 - 10.3 | 7.3 - 8.8 | |
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Audi A3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.26 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 24 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 110 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`930 | ~ 1`365 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 6200 | |
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