Mazda MX-5 2008 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Polo can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.8 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 - 161 HP | 65 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 - 188 NM | 95 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 - 9.9 seconds | 4.1 - 15.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 - 8.0 | 3.1 - 5.9 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Polo. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 20 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-5 has 201 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Mazda MX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`375 | ~ 1`668 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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