Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Opel Corsa 2011
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) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available with rear wheel drive, while Opel Corsa can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.0 - 1.7 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 172 HP | 65 - 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 - 209 NM | 90 - 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 9.7 seconds | 7.2 - 18.2 seconds | |
| In general, Mazda MX-5 are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Opel Corsa. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 9.5 | 3.6 - 7.9 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.6 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: | 130 mm (5.1 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: | 3.98 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
145 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 905 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`267 kg | ~ 1`586 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`058 kg | ~ 1`132 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 209 kg | ~ 454 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is more than two times less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 2800 | |
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