Mazda MX-5 2006 vs BMW 3 series 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 17 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 33 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 750 km with real consumption | ||
| BMW 3 series gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 49 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 300 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 110 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`925 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 6200 | |
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