Honda Accord vs Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Years produced1990-1997 | Years produced1976-Present |
MSRP$29,830 | MSRP$27,295 |
Listings2595 | Listings9383 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.7 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryWe don't know if Mazda planned on launching a classic when it dropped the little Miata roadster into dealerships way back in 1990. Yet here we are, 35 years later and the little rear-wheel drive, two-seat convertible is still going strong. Now in its fourth generation, the MX-5 is available with a soft or hard top and a six-speed manual transmission is standard. Some folks might complain about its minimal cargo space, cramped interior and hard-to-use technology. Others might want more straight-line power. Those folks just don't get it. The MX-5 isn't about practicality or beating a V8 off the line. Instead the Miata goes for driving fun where it counts– in the corners. Verdict: The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a roadster that rewards drivers with precise handling that's only made better when the top is down and the tunes are cranked. | |
Reviews SummaryIt’s true the 2023 Honda Accord doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway37 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight2366 lbs | Curb Weight3239 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height57.1 in |
Length154.1 in | Length195.7 in |
Width68.3 in | Width73.3 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase111.4 in |
Maximum Payload379 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1990-1997 | 1976-Present |
MSRP | $29,830 | $27,295 |
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Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.7 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | We don't know if Mazda planned on launching a classic when it dropped the little Miata roadster into dealerships way back in 1990. Yet here we are, 35 years later and the little rear-wheel drive, two-seat convertible is still going strong. Now in its fourth generation, the MX-5 is available with a soft or hard top and a six-speed manual transmission is standard. Some folks might complain about its minimal cargo space, cramped interior and hard-to-use technology. Others might want more straight-line power. Those folks just don't get it. The MX-5 isn't about practicality or beating a V8 off the line. Instead the Miata goes for driving fun where it counts– in the corners. Verdict: The 2025 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a roadster that rewards drivers with precise handling that's only made better when the top is down and the tunes are cranked. | It’s true the 2023 Honda Accord doesn’t have all-wheel drive, a third-row seat, a big cargo area you can pack to the roof, or styling that suggests you live an adventurous lifestyle. If you want those things, spend thousands of dollars more for the Honda Pilot, which is less dynamic to drive and more expensive to own and operate. But, if you don’t need (or want) those things, consider the 11th generation 2023 Accord, which remains an excellent, if comparatively expensive, example of the traditional four-door family car. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 1.5L 192 hp I4 |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 192 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 192 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 37 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 16.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2366 lbs | 3239 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 195.7 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 73.3 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 111.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 379 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |
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