Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Ford Focus 2005
| Body: | Cabrio | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 25 HP more power than Ford Focus, but torque is 8 NM less than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 6.7 | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, 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 | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Ford Focus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Ford Focus) 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 | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 50 cm shorter than the Ford Focus, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 23 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 482 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1525 litres | |
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Ford Focus has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 337 litres less trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 1380 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Ford Focus, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`255 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 1400 | |
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