Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 66 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Opel Corsa. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 650 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 490 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 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 (Opel Corsa) 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2009 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is larger, but lower. Mazda MX-5 is 72 cm longer than the Opel Corsa, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-5 has 135 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. 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 Opel Corsa, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`375 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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