2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A4 (100 HP @ 1900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 Mazda Etude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A4 (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A4 | Etude |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1594 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 191 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1045 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
