Volkswagen Golf 1998 vs Mazda MX-5 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda MX-5) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 168 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 56 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, but torque is 42 NM more than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 9.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 660 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 Golf) 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 | 3.98 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.22 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 11 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 270 litres | 145 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
448 litres | 145 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Volkswagen Golf has 125 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 303 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda MX-5, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 1`280 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 4600 | |
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