Chrysler Stratus 1996 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 174 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Chrysler Stratus engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Despite the higher power, Chrysler Stratus reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chrysler Stratus consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chrysler Stratus could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Chrysler Stratus) 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: | 4.90 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.22 m | |
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Chrysler Stratus is larger. Chrysler Stratus is 93 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 10 cm wider, while the height of Chrysler Stratus is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 145 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chrysler Stratus is 2.5 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Chrysler Stratus can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`000 | 1`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 4200 | |
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