Alfa Romeo Spider 2007 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 260 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 322 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 134 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 7.3 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 4.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Alfa Romeo Spider could require 735 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has 4x4: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.39 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.26 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 39 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 11 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 235 litres | 150 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage capacity. Alfa Romeo Spider has 85 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Alfa Romeo Spider can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`010 kg | 1`355 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 5800 | |
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