Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Toyota Auris 2009
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 13 HP more power than Toyota Auris, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Toyota Auris. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
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The Toyota Auris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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: | 420'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 18 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 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. | |||
| 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 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. 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: | 4.02 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 20 cm shorter 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. Mazda MX-5 has 200 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Auris. | |||
| 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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