Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 146 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 233 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda MX-5 2009 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 67 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 22 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, 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 | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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