Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 24 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 53 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.6 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 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-5 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mazda MX-5 is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 201 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3600 | |
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