Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD
Photo of 2021 model year shown

Select a car to compare

Cancel
Change
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS Sport

Select a car to compare

Cancel
+

New Car Pricing New listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
MSRP
$31,550
Invoice
$29,820
Average Price Paid
$31,550
79 listings nationwide

Shop

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport
No Data Available
Incentives Find if there are incentives in your area. Enter your zip code
2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
No Data Available
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport
No Data Available

Used Car Pricing Used listing price comparison and analysis.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$35,841

Shop

2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$10,004
13 listings nationwide

Shop

Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
No Expert Reviews
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport
Michael Perkins Preview:

Quick, it’s your last chance to own one of the most overpriced, underpowered convertibles in history. Perhaps that's a bit harsh for the last year of the Mitsubishi Eclipse, but number...

Read full review »

User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
No User Reviews
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport
Theshadow6969 writes:
It’s a nice ride
Handling Ranked 2012 Chevrolet Corvette better.
"Better equiped"
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2012 Chevrolet Corvette better.
"Bigger trunkr"
Full review »

Specs

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport
Powertrain 6-Speed Manual 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
26 MPG
20 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
34 MPG
27 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 11.9 gal 17.7 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
181 hp @ 7,000 RPM
162 hp @ 6,000 RPM
Torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
162 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
13:1
9.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,400 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.29 in x 3.59 in
3.43 in x 3.94 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Leather Seats -- Standard
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
CD Changer -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Driver Power Seats -- Standard
Passenger Power Seats -- Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 4 seats
Front Legroom 43.1 in 42.8 in
Back Legroom -- 27.7 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 4.6 cu ft 5.2 cu ft
Maximum Payload 404 lbs --
Exterior
Length 154.1 in 180.4 in
Width 68.3 in 72.2 in
Height 48.8 in 54.1 in
Wheelbase 90.9 in 101.4 in

Available Options

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Deep Crystal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Platinum Quartz Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Zircon Sand

Option Packages

  • Appearance Package
  • BREMBO/BBS RECARO Package
  • Soul Red Crystal Paint Charge
  • Machine Gray Metallic Paint Charge
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
GS Sport

Exterior Colors

  • Carbon Gray Pearl
  • KALAPANA Black
  • NORTHSTAR White
  • Quicksilver Pearl
  • Rave Red Pearl
  • Sunset Pearlescent

Option Packages

  • Remote Engine Start
  • Sport Aero Kit

Related Comparisons