Audi A3 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Audi A3 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 720 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi Q3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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: | 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, if possible |
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: | 1`965 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`015 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 500 kg | 245 kg | |
| Audi A3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 51 procentiem more than Mazda MX-5. Therefore, Audi A3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 19 000 | |
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