Mazda MX-5 2013 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 132 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Beetle engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2013 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Beetle 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 11 200 | |
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