Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Volkswagen Polo 2017
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 147 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 258 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 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) | 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: | 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`255 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 8400 | |
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