Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Toyota Auris 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Auris is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 21 HP less power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Toyota Auris. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Auris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Auris 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 (Toyota Auris) 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: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Auris might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Auris 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 2009 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. Toyota Auris 2009 1.8 engine: Owners often report excessive oil consumption. Carbon buildup in the intake and on the throttle body frequently causes unstable idle speeds. The Valvematic system controller is prone to glitches, often ... More about Toyota Auris 2009 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.52 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 50 cm longer than the Toyota Auris, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 750 litres | |
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Toyota Auris has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-5 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. This could mean that the Mazda MX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Auris, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Auris has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3000 | |
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