Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Nissan 370Z Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club RWD
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User Ranking Drivers and owners ranked these cars in 9 categories.

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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$35,885

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2020 Nissan 370Z
NISMO RWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$44,639
9 listings nationwide

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
No Expert Reviews
2020 Nissan 370Z
NISMO RWD
Andrew Newton Preview:

Nissan celebrates the 370Z's 50th birthday with a special 50th Anniversary Edition package for 2020. The 50th Anniversary 370Z gets either white and red or silver and black color schem...

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

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
No User Reviews
2020 Nissan 370Z
NISMO RWD
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Jess writes:
Gorgeous car, also own a Nissan 350z 2004 prefer my Nissan 350z roaster handles better and hugs those curbs. B...
Front Seats Ranked 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo FWD better.
"Comfort."
Cargo Capacity Ranked 1990 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo FWD better.
"More space small car but can handle and you can fit a few people."
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Timothy writes:
Awesome car.
Cargo Capacity Ranked 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 better.
"More space in trunk"
Family Car Ranked 2017 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 better.
"not a family car"
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Value Ranked 2021 Honda Civic Type R FWD better.
"Price"
Would Buy Ranked 2021 Honda Civic Type R FWD better.
"Better value and better handling plus four door convenience "
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Specs

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Club RWD
2020 Nissan 370Z
NISMO RWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
Fuel Economy, City
26 MPG
17 MPG
19 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
34 MPG
26 MPG
26 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 11.9 gal 19 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
181 hp @ 7,000 RPM
350 hp @ 7,400 RPM
350 hp @ 7,400 RPM
Torque
151 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
276 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM
276 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
6 cylinders
6 cylinders
Compression Ratio
13:1
11:1
11:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
3,700 cc
3,700 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.29 in x 3.59 in
3.76 in x 3.39 in
3.76 in x 3.39 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Standard Standard
Driver Airbag Standard Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard Standard
Front Side Airbags Standard Standard
Curtain Airbags -- Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Standard Standard
CD Player -- Standard
Radio Standard Standard
Power Windows Standard Standard
Power Door Locks Standard Standard
Interior
Maximum Seating 2 seats 2 seats
Front Legroom 43.1 in 42.9 in
Back Legroom -- --
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 4.6 cu ft 6.9 cu ft
Maximum Payload 404 lbs 482 lbs
Exterior
Length 154.1 in 170.5 in
Width 68.3 in 73.6 in
Height 48.8 in 51.8 in
Wheelbase 90.9 in 100.4 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
2020 Nissan 370Z
NISMO RWD

Exterior Colors

  • Magnetic Black Pearl
  • Pearl White Tricoat
  • [E10] Special Paint - Pearl White

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