Volkswagen Beetle 2003 vs Mazda MX-5 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 142 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 30 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda MX-5 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 750 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.22 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 11 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 28 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Volkswagen Beetle has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Beetle has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.2 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`255 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4200 | |
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