Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Volkswagen Fox 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13 seconds | |
|
Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Fox, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Volkswagen Fox. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.7 | |
|
The Volkswagen Fox is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Fox, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda MX-5 could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Fox 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 Fox) 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 | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.54 m | |
|
Mazda MX-5 is larger, but lower. Mazda MX-5 is 15 cm longer than the Volkswagen Fox, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 32 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1016 litres | |
|
Volkswagen Fox has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-5 has 115 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Fox. This could mean that the Mazda MX-5 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Fox (by 871 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Fox, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`255 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 1800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda MX-5 has
|
Volkswagen Fox has
| |