2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2005 Volkswagen Fox

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Fox is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mazda Premacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mazda Premacy would be higher. At 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Premacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Premacy weights approximately 298 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Mazda Premacy (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Fox. (124 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Premacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Fox.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Mazda Premacy 2005 Volkswagen Fox
Make Mazda Volkswagen
Model Premacy Fox
Year Released 2003 2005
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1969 cc 1389 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 124 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 124 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 76.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 75.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 188 km/hour 167 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 13 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1310 kg 1012 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3830 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 2680 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.3 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 50 L


 

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