2010 Volkswagen GTI vs. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, both 2010 Volkswagen GTI and 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Volkswagen GTI and 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 2,000 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (167 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen GTI weights approximately 237 kg more than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen GTI, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 GTI (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (190 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen GTI has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen GTI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen GTI | 2010 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Mazda |
| Model | GTI | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1139 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4211 mm | 3995 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1778 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1468 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2578 mm | 2329 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 48 L |
