Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Toyota GR86
Overview | |
MSRP$28,050 | MSRP$28,400 |
Average price$20,192 | Average price$28,318 |
Listings2821 | Listings1959 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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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. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2023 Toyota GR86 is a love letter to performance enthusiasts everywhere. As the majority of the industry moves towards less connection to the road, the GR86 remains firmly planted, with just the right amount of technology to keep you informed, but not so much that it detracts from the driving experience. As many automakers (including Toyota) look toward electrification and automation to change the way that people get around, sporty coupes like the GR86 are going to become increasingly rare. In fact, the ever-risk-averse Toyota shared responsibility for this car with Subaru, which sells the same car as the BRZ. Verdict The 2023 Toyota GR86 delivers delightful performance in a stylish and inexpensive package. For shoppers looking for a fun car (and who don't need to cart around many passengers), it's a great option in an ever-shrinking sports-car market. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight2341 lbs | Curb Weight2851 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height51.6 in |
Length154.1 in | Length167.9 in |
Width68.3 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase101.4 in |
Maximum Payload404 lbs | Maximum Payload831 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,050 | $28,400 |
Average price | $20,192 | $28,318 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | 7.7 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | The 2023 Toyota GR86 is a love letter to performance enthusiasts everywhere. As the majority of the industry moves towards less connection to the road, the GR86 remains firmly planted, with just the right amount of technology to keep you informed, but not so much that it detracts from the driving experience. As many automakers (including Toyota) look toward electrification and automation to change the way that people get around, sporty coupes like the GR86 are going to become increasingly rare. In fact, the ever-risk-averse Toyota shared responsibility for this car with Subaru, which sells the same car as the BRZ. Verdict The 2023 Toyota GR86 delivers delightful performance in a stylish and inexpensive package. For shoppers looking for a fun car (and who don't need to cart around many passengers), it's a great option in an ever-shrinking sports-car market. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 2.4L 228 hp H4 |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 228 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 6.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2341 lbs | 2851 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 51.6 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 167.9 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 101.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 404 lbs | 831 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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