Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 24 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.26 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 8 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 24 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 201 litres | 150 litres | |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.9 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`770 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Beetle has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
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