2006 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Mazda Premacy
To start off, 2006 Audi A4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,833 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2005 Mazda Premacy. 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, 2006 Audi A4 (225 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A4 | 2005 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A4 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1780 cc | 1833 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
