Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Mazda MX-5 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 2015 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 2015 and Mazda MX-5 2009 have the same engine power, but Mazda MX-5 2015 torque is 12 NM more than Mazda MX-5 2009. Mazda MX-5 2015 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 2015 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5 2009, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 2015 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 2015 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5 2009. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 2015 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda MX-5 2015 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: | 3.92 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.26 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 2015 is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-5 2009, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 2015 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 150 litres | |
| Mazda MX-5 2015 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda MX-5 2009. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 2015 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-5 2009, which means Mazda MX-5 2015 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`260 | 1`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 20 800 | no data | |
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