2003 Mazda Premacy vs. 2010 Volkswagen T5
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen T5 is newer by 7 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen T5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Premacy (110 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen T5. (104 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Premacy should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen T5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen T5 weights approximately 990 kg more than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
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, 2010 Volkswagen T5 (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Premacy. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen T5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Mazda Premacy | 2010 Volkswagen T5 | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | Premacy | T5 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 18.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |