Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Mazda MX-5 2013

 
Volkswagen Beetle
2013 - 2016
Mazda MX-5
2013 - 2015
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 140 HP160 HP
Torque: 320 NM188 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.9 seconds8.9 seconds
Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving.
Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 132 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.68.0
The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volkswagen Beetle consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres50 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 980 km in combined cycle620 km in combined cycle
1140 km on highway800 km on highway
Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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: 390'000 km420'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration: 8 years13 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed 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: yesno
The Volkswagen Beetle 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: 4.28 m4.02 m
Width: 1.81 m1.72 m
Height: 1.47 m1.26 m
Volkswagen Beetle is larger.
Volkswagen Beetle is 26 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 22 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 225 litres150 litres
Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity.
Volkswagen Beetle has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`9001`375
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Average price (€): 11 200no data
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Beetle has
  • timing belt engine
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
Mazda MX-5 has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • better manoeuvrability
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