Audi A1 Sportback vs Mazda MX-5
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudiA1 Sportback | MazdaMX-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | 2018 | August 2015 |
| Performance | ||
| Powertrain | Petrol | Petrol |
| Power | 94–148 bhp | 130–181 bhp (better) |
| 0–62 mph | 8.1–11.5 s | 6.5–8.3 s (better) |
| Top speed | 120–140 mph (better) | 127–136 mph |
| Engine or motors | 1.0-litre TFSI (999 cc, 95 or 116 PS) or 1.5-litre TFSI (1,498 cc, 150 PS); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures | 1.5-litre Skyactiv-G four-cylinder petrol, 132 PS (97 kW) at 7,000 rpm, or 2.0-litre Skyactiv-G petrol, 184 PS (135 kW) at 7,000 rpm; bhp converted from kW. Both have i-stop and i-ELOOP. The 2.0-litre is being sold from remaining UK stock, and a 136 PS 1.5 arrives with the 2027 model year in January 2027 |
| Torque | 175 Nm (95 PS), 200 Nm (116 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS) | 152 Nm at 4,500 rpm (1.5); 205 Nm at 4,000 rpm (2.0) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual (95 PS), 6-speed manual (116 PS) or 7-speed S tronic | 6-speed manual |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Range and charging | ||
| Economy (WLTP) | 49.8–52.4 mpg (better) | 41.5–45.6 mpg |
| Efficiency | WLTP combined: 50.6–52.4 mpg (95 PS manual), 49.0–50.7 mpg (95 PS S tronic), 50.2–52.4 mpg (116 PS manual), 48.9–50.6 mpg (116 PS S tronic), 48.8–49.8 mpg (150 PS); depends on trim | WLTP combined 45.6 mpg (6.2 l/100 km) for the 1.5; 41.5 mpg (6.8 l/100 km) for the 2.0 |
| CO2 emissions | 122–132 g/km, WLTP combined | 140 g/km (1.5); 153 g/km (2.0), WLTP combined |
| Practicality | ||
| Body | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Seats | 5 (better) | 2 |
| Boot | 335 litres (better) | 130 litres |
| Length | 4,041 mm | 3,915 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Weight | From 1,100 kg | – |
| Boot | 335 litres, 1,090 litres with the rear seats folded | 130 litres |
| Size | 4,041 mm long, 1,740 mm wide, 1,439 mm high (Audi Netherlands configurator; Audi UK gives 4.03 metres); weight is Audi UK's unladen figure, 1,100 kg (95 PS manual) to 1,180 kg (150 PS) | 3,915 mm long, 1,735 mm wide (without mirrors), 1,225 mm high (1.5) or 1,230 mm (2.0); 2,310 mm wheelbase; 10.0 m turning circle (wall to wall); 141 mm (1.5) or 149 mm (2.0) ground clearance; maximum kerb weight 1,106 kg (1.5) or 1,128 kg (2.0), including a 75 kg driver. A folding hard-top version is sold as the MX-5 RF |
| Tech and safety | ||
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 10.1-inch MMI colour display as standard | – |
