Mazda MX-5 2015 vs Volkswagen Polo 2018
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 131 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 19 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Mazda MX-5 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 Polo) 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 148 mm (5.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Polo can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Volkswagen Polo version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.24 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 130 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1125 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 221 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`215 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 8400 | |
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