Volkswagen EOS 2006 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 167 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen EOS is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen EOS engine produces 74 HP more power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Thanks to more power Volkswagen EOS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 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 EOS consumes 0.9 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 EOS could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen EOS consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 EOS) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Jetta | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen EOS engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.41 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.26 m | |
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Volkswagen EOS is larger. Volkswagen EOS is 41 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen EOS is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 205 litres | 150 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
380 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen EOS has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen EOS has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen EOS is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Volkswagen EOS can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Volkswagen EOS has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda MX-5, so Volkswagen EOS quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 7400 | |
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