Mazda MX-5 2000 vs Chrysler Stratus 1996
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 174 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 15 HP more power than Chrysler Stratus, but torque is 6 NM less than Chrysler Stratus. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.3 | |
| Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chrysler Stratus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 520 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| Chrysler Stratus 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 (Chrysler Stratus) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 93 cm shorter than the Chrysler Stratus, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 2.5 metres less than that of the Chrysler Stratus, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`280 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 2000 | |
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