Alfa Romeo Spider 2001 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is more dynamic to drive. Alfa Romeo Spider engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Alfa Romeo Spider reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Alfa Romeo Spider consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Alfa Romeo Spider) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.22 m | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is larger. Alfa Romeo Spider is 31 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Alfa Romeo Spider is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 110 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mazda MX-5 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Alfa Romeo Spider has 35 litres less trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. This could mean that the Alfa Romeo Spider uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Alfa Romeo Spider is 1.5 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 (kg): | 1`630 | 1`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 4200 | |
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