2008 Audi A4 vs. 2008 Mazda Premacy
To start off, both 2008 Audi A4 and 2008 Mazda Premacy were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A4 (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2008 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Mazda Premacy (230 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi A4 | 2008 Mazda Premacy | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A4 | Premacy |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 12.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.5 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
