Mazda MX-5 2000 vs Volkswagen Polo 2018
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 146 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 168 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 54 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 152 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| 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: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 143 mm (5.6 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: | 3.98 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 305 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1079 litres | |
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Volkswagen Polo has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Polo (by 934 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`280 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8400 | |
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