Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Mazda MX-5 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 2015 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 2009 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mazda MX-5 2015, whereas torque is 33 NM less than Mazda MX-5 2015. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 2009 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 2015 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 2009 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5 2015, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 2009 could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 2009 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5 2015. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| 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 Mazda MX-5 2015 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.24 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 2009 is 81 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5 2015, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 2009 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 130 litres | |
| Mazda MX-5 2009 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5 2015. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 2009 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5 2015, which means Mazda MX-5 2009 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`375 | 1`260 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 21 400 | |
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