Lexus SC 2001 vs Mazda MX-5 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 286 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 419 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Lexus SC is more dynamic to drive. Lexus SC engine produces 140 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 251 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Lexus SC reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 9.5 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus SC consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus SC could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Lexus SC gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.22 m | |
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Lexus SC is larger. Lexus SC is 55 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 14 cm wider, while the height of Lexus SC is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 135 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
450 litres | 145 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.7 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`110 kg | 1`280 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`815 kg | 1`065 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 295 kg | 215 kg | |
| Lexus SC load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Mazda MX-5. Therefore, Lexus SC is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 5400 | |
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