Volkswagen Beetle 2013 vs Mazda MX-5 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 73 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Beetle is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Beetle over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Beetle gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Beetle) 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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2013 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.28 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.26 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 26 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 9 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 225 litres | 150 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 75 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`850 | 1`375 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | no data | |
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