2009 Audi A4 vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, both 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Mazda 5 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mazda 5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 264 kg more than 2009 Audi A4.
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, 2009 Mazda 5 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A4. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A4 | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Audi | Mazda |
| Model | A4 | 5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
