Mazda MX-5 2009 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 40 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 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 (Volkswagen Polo) 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 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 19 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 201 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8400 | |
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