Audi vs. Mazda

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Audi and Mazda contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Audi and Mazda cars.

When comparing the Audi brand to the Mazda brand, Audi has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, towing capacity and variety of models offered. Mazda has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, depreciation, fuel efficiency, overall quality, reliability, safety and retained value.

Audi versus Mazda: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Audi versus Mazda pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Mazda in 7 out of 7 vehicle comparisons. Mazda also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 6 out of 6 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 7 out of 7 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Mazda, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Mazda the overall advantage over Audi.

Audi versus Mazda: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Audi vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 6 out of 7 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Mazda offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 2 out of 2 comparisons. Audi offers a greater towing capacity in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda offers greater towing capacity in 1 out of 5 comparisons, and in 1 comparisons Audi and Mazda have the same towing capacity.

Audi versus Mazda: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Audi versus Mazda overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 3 out of 4 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 2 out of 4 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 2 out of 7 comparisons while Audi has better safety ratings in 1 out of 7 comparisons. Audi and Mazda tie for safety in 4 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 7 out of 7 comparisons.

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Available Body Styles: Audi offers 21 SUVs, 3 wagons, 17 sedans, 6 coupes, and 4 convertibles. In comparison, Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Audi offers 34 gasoline vehicles, 1 plug-in hybrid, and 12 electric vehicles. Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle.

Audi offers 45 all-wheel-drive models, 2 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model. Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.