Mazda MX-5 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2011
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 172 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 209 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 20 HP less power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Opel Corsa. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.9 | |
| Mazda MX-5 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 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 (Opel Corsa) 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) | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.49 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 2 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 27 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 285 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Opel Corsa has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 140 litres less trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Corsa (by 905 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3400 | |
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