Audi A4 2002 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 27 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
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 | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 878 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Audi A4 has 235 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`080 | no data | |
| 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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