Audi A3 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 19 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Audi A3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 800 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.24 m | |
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Audi A3 is larger. Audi A3 is 51 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 6 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 320 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
680 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Audi A3 has 190 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.5 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`890 | 1`215 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 000 | |
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