Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Volkswagen Fox 2005
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| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Volkswagen Fox is available only with manual gearbox. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Volkswagen Fox can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.2 - 1.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Fox is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 172 HP | 55 - 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 - 209 NM | 106 - 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 9.7 seconds | 13 - 18 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 9.5 | 4.9 - 6.7 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Fox. 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: | 3.98 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.54 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is larger, but lower. Mazda MX-5 is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Fox, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1016 litres | |
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Volkswagen Fox has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-5 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Fox. 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Fox (by 871 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Fox, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`267 | ~ 1`523 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 1800 | |
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