2011 Mazda Premacy vs. 2012 Audi Q3
To start off, 2012 Audi Q3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q3 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Because 2012 Audi Q3 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mazda Premacy. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi Q3 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda Premacy | 2012 Audi Q3 | |
| Make | Mazda | Audi |
| Model | Premacy | Q3 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
