Mazda MX-5 2004 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 172 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 209 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 4.1 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 100 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 191 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 48 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.37 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 8 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Polo, 26 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8400 | |
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