Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Opel Corsa 2011
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual/Automatic | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available only with manual gearbox, whereas Opel Corsa has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Corsa can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol) | 1.0 - 1.7 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 - 160 HP | 65 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 200 NM | 90 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 - 8.3 seconds | 7.2 - 18.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 - 6.9 | 3.6 - 7.9 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Opel Corsa. 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 140 - 150 mm (5.5 - 5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.49 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 8 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 155 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1 metres less than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`238 | ~ 1`586 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda MX-5 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda MX-5 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 3200 | |
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