Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Volkswagen EOS 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 74 HP less power than Volkswagen EOS, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Volkswagen EOS. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen EOS) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen EOS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 41 cm shorter than the Volkswagen EOS, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 205 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 380 litres | |
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Volkswagen EOS has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 55 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen EOS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen EOS, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda MX-5, so Volkswagen EOS quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5600 | |
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