Audi Q2 vs Mazda MX-5

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Q2 compared with MX-5
AudiQ2MazdaMX-5
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2016August 2015
Performance
PowertrainPetrolPetrol
Power114–148 bhp130–181 bhp (better)
0–62 mph8.6–10.5 s6.5–8.3 s (better)
Top speed122–135 mph127–136 mph (better)
Engine or motors1.0-litre TFSI (999 cc, 116 PS) or 1.5-litre TFSI (1,498 cc, 150 PS); bhp converted from Audi's PS figures1.5-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
Torque200 Nm (116 PS), 250 Nm (150 PS)152 Nm at 4,500 rpm (1.5); 205 Nm at 4,000 rpm (2.0)
Gearbox6-speed manual or 7-speed S tronic (150 PS only)6-speed manual
DriveFront-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Practicality
BodySUVConvertible
Seats5 (better)2
Boot405 litres (better)130 litres
Length4,216 mm3,915 mm
Width1,802 mm1,735 mm
WeightFrom 1,255 kg–
Boot405 litres, 1,050 litres with the rear seats folded130 litres
Towing1,300 kg braked (116 PS), 1,500 kg (150 PS)–
Size4,208–4,216 mm long, 1,794–1,802 mm wide without mirrors, 1,502–1,549 mm high; weight without driver is 1,255 kg (116 PS) to 1,305 kg (150 PS S tronic) (Audi technical sheets)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
Range and charging
Economy (WLTP)–41.5–45.6 mpg
EfficiencyWLTP combined: 43.5–48.7 mpg across the UK range (Audi UK); depends on specificationWLTP 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 emissions132–148 g/km, WLTP combined140 g/km (1.5); 153 g/km (2.0), WLTP combined
Tech and safety
Infotainment12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit and 8.8-inch MMI touch display as standard from the 2024 update–
Driver assistanceTraffic sign recognition, lane departure warning and rear parking aid as standard from the 2024 update–

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