Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 260 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 322 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 134 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 12.2 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider 2006: Full-time all wheel drive system with central Torsen C differential and power distribution 43% to front axis and 57% to rear axis, depending on conditions distribution can change to 72%/28% in both directions. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 39 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Spider, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 235 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Spider has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Spider. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo Spider, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 11 400 | |
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