Comparison - Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro 2018 - vs - Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2018

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Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro 2018

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Other Names:

Also called:

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Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

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Make:

Audi

Mazda

Model:

CX-5

Average Price:

37,900

Updated:

01 Jan 2018

30,945

Updated:

23 Feb 2018

Car Type:

SUV

Drive Type:

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Year:

2018

Total Seating:

Transmission:

6-speed Shiftable Automatic

Bluetooth:

yes

Heated seats:

yes

Doors:

Fuel Tank Capacity:

16.90gals

15.30gals

Exterior Colors:

Color:

Dark green

#537263

Dark Blue

#1B306F

Musturd

#F5A037

Dark Red

#D91230

Silver

#DFE7EA

Blue

#2086B6

Gray

#DBDAE2

Color:

Deep Crystal Blue Mica

#343761

Snowflake White Pearl Mica

#E6E6E8

Eternal Blue Mica

#4D7FA6

Jet Black Mica

#000000

Machine Gray Metallic

#4A5575

Sonic Silver Metallic

#BBB9BA

Soul Red Metallic

#78191F

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews:

Buying or leasing a subcompact premium crossover is a great way for you to own a top-tier luxury-branded vehicle without paying much money. But while these vehicles feature attractive starting prices, the price adds up quickly once you start tacking on expected luxury-oriented features such as leather seating or a sunroof. Luckily, somebody must have forgotten to tell Audi because the 2018 Q3 is feature-rich and much less expensive than its rivals.

Pros
Lots of features at a price lower than rivals
Interior is lined with high-quality materials
Rides comfortably on rough roads
Cabin is hushed at highway speeds

Cons
Handling and acceleration lag behind class rivals
Backseat is a tight fit for adults
Ranks at the back of the pack for fuel economy
Infotainment controller is awkwardly placed, and no USB interface

By:

edmunds.com

The 2018 Audi Q3 ranked #6 in Luxury Subcompact SUVs. Currently the Audi Q3 has a score of 7.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 25 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Comfortable ride quality
Upscale cabin

Cons
Underpowered on the highway
Few standard features

By:

usnews.com

The 2018 Audi Q3 offers a fun-to-drive alternative to the entry compact luxury car, but with more utility. Versus its rivals, it delivers more ride comfort and interior refinement, but less fuel efficiency.

Pros
Smart packaging for tight spaces
Frisky turbocharged engine
Great control interface, maps
Excellent ride quality
Pert handling

Cons
Tight rear seat
More a hatchback than an SUV
Lackluster gas mileage
No manual here
No forward crash prevention system

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 ranked #2 in Compact SUVs. Currently the Mazda CX-5 has a score of 8.7 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 27 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.

Pros
Excellent handling
Comfortable, supportive seats
Upscale interior

Cons
Cumbersome infotainment system
Unimpressive cargo capacity

By:

usnews.com

As long as cargo space isn’t your main reason for buying a compact crossover, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is an excellent, fun-to-drive choice.

Pros
Attractive styling inside and out
Poised chassis, communicative steering
Engine changes bode well for mpg
Good value, especially considering high spec level
Rear seats fold flat

Cons
Frustrating infotainment setup
Light cargo volume
Short on refinement

By:

thecarconnection.com

The 2018 Mazda CX-5 largely carries over from the previous model year, when it was extensively redesigned. New for 2018 are such standard features as a leather-wrapped steering wheel and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Also new is cylinder-deactivation technology intended to improve fuel economy slightly. The 2.5-liter engine automatically shuts down the two outside cylinders at cruising speeds to maximize efficiency. Last year's Grand Select trim level has been discontinued for 2018.

PROS
Keen handling and steering make the CX-5 enjoyable to drive
Attractive and upscale cabin for a premium ownership experience
Stays quiet at highway speeds

CONS
Not as powerful as some rivals

By:

edmunds.com

Fuel

Fuel Type:

Premium Unleaded

Regular Unleaded

Fuel Economy City USA:

20.00mpg

24.00mpg

Fuel Economy HWY:

28.00mpg

30.00mpg

Engine type:

Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves:

Cylinders:

Inline

Engine Size/Displacement:

2.00L

2.50L

Torque:

207ft-lbs

at 1 700rpm

186ft-lbs

at 4 000rpm

Horsepower:

200hp

at 5 100rpm

187hp

at 6 000rpm

Cam Type:

Double overhead cam (DOHC)

Turning Circle:

38.70Feet

36.00Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control:

yes

Door Pockets:

yes

Cupholders:

yes

Overhead console:

yes

Seatback Storage:

yes

Power Steering:

yes

Parking sensors:

yes

Steering Wheel Tilt:

yes

Telescopic steering wheel:

yes

Rear View Camera:

yes

Front view Camera:

Side view Camera:

On steering wheel:

Audio controls on steering wheel

Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Exterior Dimensions

Length:

172.80in

179.10in

Width:

72.10in

72.50in

Height:

62.60in

65.30in

Ground Clearance:

7.50in

Front Track:

61.10in

62.80in

Rear Track:

61.20in

62.80in

Wheel Base:

102.50in

106.20in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

37.00

39.30

Rear Head Room:

37.40

39.00

Front Leg Room:

40.00in

41.00in

Rear leg room:

31.10in

39.60in

Front Hip Room:

58.00in

55.20in

Front Shoulder Room:

55.80in

57.10in

Rear Hip Room:

56.10in

55.30in

Rear Shoulder room:

53.60in

54.80in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity:

48.20cu.ft

59.60cu.ft

Maximum Towing Capacity un-break:

4400lbs

2000lbs

Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place:

16.70cu.ft

30.90cu.ft

Angle of Approach:

25.00degrees

19.30degrees

Angle of Departure:

23.00degrees

22.70degrees

Curb Weight:

3682.00lbs

3693.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display:

yes

Clock:

yes

Trip computer:

yes

Techometer:

yes

Compass:

yes

Power Features

Power windows:

yes

Remote Keyless doors:

yes

More Power Features:

4 one-touch power windows

Heated mirrors

4 one-touch power windows

Heated Mirrors

Hands-Free Entry

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible:

yes

Front Seats Features:

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Height adjustable driver seat

Height adjustable passenger seat

Leather

Bucket front seats

Multi-level heating passenger seat

8 -way power driver seat

Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support

Multi-level heating driver seat

Leather

Height adjustable driver seat

Bucket front seats

6-Way Power Passenger Seat

Height Adjustable Passenger Seat

Rear Seats Features:

Split-folding rear seatback

Folding with pass-thru center armrest

Rear ventilation ducts

Split-folding rear seatback

Rear ventilation ducts

Folding with storage center armrest

Reclining Rear Seats

Suspension

Front Suspension:

Front stabilizer bar

MacPherson strut front suspension

Rear Suspension:

rear stabilizer bar

Multi-link rear suspension

Suspension Info:

Four-wheel independent suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration:

yes

Climate Control:

yes

More Comfort Features:

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Leather steering wheel

Turn signal in mirrors

Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Entertainment

DVD player:

AM/FM Radio:

yes

Satellite radio:

yes

Video monitor:

More Entertainment:

3 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

10 total speakers

Memory Card Slot

Satellite Radio

USB Connection

4 Months Of Provided Satellite Radio Service

Speed sensitive volume control

10 total speakers

Auxiliary Audio Input And USB With External Media Control

Bose premium brand speakers

Bose Premium Brand Stereo System

Exterior Features

Sunroof:

yes

Rear defogger:

yes

Safety Features

ABS:

yes

Front head airbags:

yes

Rear head airbags:

yes

Dual front side-mounted airbags:

yes

Emergency braking assist:

yes

Traction control:

yes

Child seat anchors:

yes

Front brakes:

Ventilated front disc

Ventilated front disc brakes

Stability control:

yes

Rear brakes:

solid rear disc brakes

Rear door child safety locks:

yes

Daytime running lights:

yes

Engine immobilizer:

yes

Front fog lights:

yes

Dusk sensing headlamps:

yes

Auto delay off headlamps:

yes

Front headrests:

yes

Rear headrests:

yes

Tire pressure monitoring:

yes

More Safety Features:

Remote anti-theft alarm system

Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Rear center 3-point belt

Turn signal mirrors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Post-collision safety system

Blind-Spot Warning Accident Avoidance System

Turn Signal Mirrors

Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation

Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system

Rear Parking Sensors

Rear height adjustable headrests

Rear Center 3-Point Belt

Self-Leveling Headlights

Pre-Collision Safety System

Post-Collision Safety System

2 Front Headrests

Airbag Deployment Notification

LED Headlamp

Blind-Spot And Lane Departure Warnings Accident Avoidance System

Adaptive Headlights

4-Wheel ABS

Options

Packages:

Premium Plus

Sport Package

Audi MMI Navigation Plus Package

Sport Plus Package

GT Premium Package

Exterior Options:

Audi Guard Wheel Lock Kit

19" 10-Spoke-Design Wheels, Titanium

Audi Beam- Quattro

Delete Front License Plate Holder

Audi Beam- Rings

Trailer Hitch

Roof Rails

Trailer Hitch

Wheel Locks

Front & Rear Bumper Trim Package

Rear Bumper Guard

Interior Options:

Homelink - Black

Audi Guard All-Weather Floor Mats

Stainless Steel Pedal Caps

First Aid Kit

Audi Cargo Box

Audi Guard Cargo Mat

Black Cloth Headliner

Audi Guard Protection Kit

All-Weather Floor Mats

Cargo Net

Carpeted Cargo Mat

Illuminated Doorsill Trim Plates

Retractable Cargo Cover

Interior Lighting Kit

Colors

Interior Colors:

Color:

Black, leather

#2D2D2D

Chestnut Brown, leather

#543D37

Rock Gray, leather

#969690

Color:

#363636

Black, leather

#D0C9C6

Sand/Parchment, leather

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Comparison - Audi Q3 Premium Plus Quattro 2018 - vs - Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring 2018

General

Also called:

--

Also called:

CX-5 Maxx

Expert Reviews

Fuel

Engine and Performance

Convenience

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions

Weights and capacites

Instruments

Power Features

Seats

Suspension

Comfort

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Safety Features

Options

Colors

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