Audi A4 2005 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A4 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.46 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger, but lower. Audi A4 is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 54 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Audi A4 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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