Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Alfa Romeo Spider 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 25 HP less power than Alfa Romeo Spider, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Alfa Romeo Spider. Despite less power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Spider gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 Mazda MX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera | |
| 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 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
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 | 1`905 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | no data | |
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