Audi A3 2016 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A3) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda MX-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Audi A3 engine produces 24 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres less 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 | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A3 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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 |
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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: | 11 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 1.6 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: | 2`095 kg | 1`260 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`595 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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