Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Hyundai Coupe 1998
| Body: | Cabrio | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 6 HP less power than Hyundai Coupe, but torque is 1 NM more than Hyundai Coupe. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 9.1 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 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Coupe. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda MX-5 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Hyundai Coupe) 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: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 Hyundai Coupe engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Lantra | |
| 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 Hyundai Coupe 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.31 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 34 cm shorter than the Hyundai Coupe, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 360 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 600 | |
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