Audi A4 2002 vs Mazda MX-5 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Audi A4) 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: | 163 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
| Audi A4 engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 142 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 9.5 | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Audi A4 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Audi A4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 345 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Audi A4 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.22 m | |
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Audi A4 is larger. Audi A4 is 60 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 246 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Audi A4 has more luggage capacity. Audi A4 has 101 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Audi A4 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`200 kg | 1`280 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5400 | |
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