Audi TTS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
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Highlights
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$61,900
Starting MSRP
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$38,450
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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288 hp
Horsepower
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181 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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All Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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4
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Premium Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.0 L/121
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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288 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 7000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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280 @ 1900
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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151 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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7-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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M/T
6-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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23 City / 31 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 34 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Forged Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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20 X 9 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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P245/30YR20
Front Tire Size
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P205/45WR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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20 X 9 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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P245/30YR20
Rear Tire Size
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P205/45WR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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Forged Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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31 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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48 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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53 in
Height, Overall
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49 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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59 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Front Head Room
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37 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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59 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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5 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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29 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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99 in
Wheelbase
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91 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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34 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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4
Passenger Capacity
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2
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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165 in
Length, Overall
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154 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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15 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,263 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,467 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Backup Camera
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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140
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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100
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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330
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Audi TTS or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Audi TTS with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Audi TTS or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is cheaper than the 2023 Audi TTS with a $38,450 starting MSRP versus a $61,900 starting MSRP.
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