Mazda MX-5 2013 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 74 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda MX-5) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 26 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 225 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 75 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`375 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | no data | |
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