Mazda MX-5 1998 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: | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.0 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, lPG) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 172 HP | 65 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 - 209 NM | 95 - 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 9.7 seconds | 4.1 - 15.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 9.5 | 3.1 - 5.9 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 3.6 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 143 - 148 mm (5.6 - 5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo 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 | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 206 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 980 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`267 | ~ 1`668 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8400 | |
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