2008 Mazda B2300 vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mazda B2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mazda B2300 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Audi A5 (208 HP) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Mazda B2300. (144 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Audi A5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2013 Audi A5 (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda B2300. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2013 Audi A5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda B2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda B2300 | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | B2300 | A5 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
