1996 • Mazda
MX-5
Mazda MX-5 1.8 (130 Hp) 1996Overall Score56.25/100
1996 Mazda MX-5 vs 1996 Volkswagen Passat Comparison
Compare technical specifications, scores and everyday-use differences side by side.
1996 • Volkswagen
Passat
Volkswagen Passat 1.8 20V (125 Hp) 1996Overall Score55.5/100
WINNER
Mazda MX-5
Leads the overall E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points.
56.25–55.5
SPECIFICATION GROUPS
Every difference between the two cars
Basic Specifications
Mazda MX-5SpecificationVolkswagen Passat
MazdaMakeVolkswagen
MX-5ModelPassat
1996Model year1996
CabrioletBody typeSedan
2Seats5
2Doors4
Performance
Mazda MX-5SpecificationVolkswagen Passat
8,2 s0–100 km/h10,9 s
197 km/hTop speed206 km/h
1840 ccEngine displacement1781 cc
130 HPPower125 HP
152 NmTorque168 Nm
4Cylinders4
Fuel & Consumption
Mazda MX-5SpecificationVolkswagen Passat
PetrolFuel typePetrol
48 ltFuel tank62 lt
—Urban consumption12,2 lt
—Extra-urban consumption6,4 lt
8,7 ltAverage consumption8,5 lt
Transmission & Chassis
Mazda MX-5SpecificationVolkswagen Passat
Rear-wheel driveDrivetrainFront-wheel drive
5Gears5
185/60 R14 82 HTyre size195/65 R15
YesABSYes
Dimensions
Mazda MX-5SpecificationVolkswagen Passat
3975 mmLength4670 mm
1675 mmWidth1740 mm
1230 mmHeight1460 mm
990 KgWeight1308 Kg
2265 mmWheelbase2700 mm
E-Kıyasla Editor’s Note
1996 Mazda MX-5 and 1996 Volkswagen Passat approach the same decision from different angles. We compare the exact versions so changes in engine, transmission, dimensions and equipment are not hidden behind the model names.
Overall, Mazda MX-5 leads the E-Kıyasla score by 0.75 points. The score provides a consistent summary, while the best choice can still change with priorities such as urban efficiency, luggage space, performance or equipment.
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