Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Volkswagen Beetle 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda MX-5) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Beetle) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 21 HP more power than Volkswagen Beetle, but torque is 73 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 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: | 1`355 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`055 kg | 1`351 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 300 kg | 489 kg | |
| Mazda MX-5 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 63 procentiem less than Volkswagen Beetle. Therefore, Volkswagen Beetle is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 5800 | 4200 | |
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