Mazda MX-5 Miata vs BMW Z3
Overview | |
MSRP$28,050 | MSRP$31,945 |
Average price$20,311 | Average price$11,246 |
Listings2779 | Listings202 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryMazda’s legendary two-seat, rear-drive roadster isn’t the most powerful or the fastest sports car you can buy, and it won’t elicit envy as a luxury-brand convertible can. But some people will longingly stare as you drive by with the top down, music on, and hair tousled by the breeze, wishing they could get a Mazda-badged reality escape pod of their own. We say go for it, new or used, from any of the four generations of MX-5s. But the 2022-2023 versions are the best. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 184 hp I6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 184 hp I6 |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque175 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower184 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space5.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight2341 lbs | Curb Weight2899 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height50.9 in |
Length154.1 in | Length159.4 in |
Width68.3 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase96.3 in |
Maximum Payload404 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,050 | $31,945 |
Average price | $20,311 | $11,246 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Mazda’s legendary two-seat, rear-drive roadster isn’t the most powerful or the fastest sports car you can buy, and it won’t elicit envy as a luxury-brand convertible can. But some people will longingly stare as you drive by with the top down, music on, and hair tousled by the breeze, wishing they could get a Mazda-badged reality escape pod of their own. We say go for it, new or used, from any of the four generations of MX-5s. But the 2022-2023 versions are the best. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 2.5L 184 hp I6 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 184 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 25 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 2.5L 184 hp I6 |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 175 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 184 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 18 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 25 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 5.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2341 lbs | 2899 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 50.9 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 159.4 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 96.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 404 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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