Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Scion FR-S
Overview | |
MSRP$24,915 | MSRP$24,900 |
Listings216 | Listings24 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 |
Reviews SummaryRepresenting the point at which value, performance, engineering, and design intersect on the sports-car continuum, the redesigned 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is more than a perfect example of why driving still matters. As it has for decades, the new Miata demonstrates that it is not necessary to spend a large amount of money in order to own one of the world’s great automobiles. The new Miata isn’t flawless, but once the top is down and you’re rowing through the gears, you’re unlikely to care. | |
Reviews SummaryThe 2015 Scion FR-S is a true sports car, easily putting a big fat grin on your face as you’re taking a corner on your favorite twisty road. But its lack of practicality means either that you don’t have any kids or that you also own a different vehicle that's more suitable for the real world. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 155 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 200 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower155 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower200 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 155 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 200 hp H4 |
Torque148 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | Torque151 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
Horsepower155 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower200 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space6.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2332 lbs | Curb Weight2806 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height50.6 in |
Length154.1 in | Length166.7 in |
Width68.3 in | Width69.9 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase101.2 in |
Maximum Payload413 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,915 | $24,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Representing the point at which value, performance, engineering, and design intersect on the sports-car continuum, the redesigned 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is more than a perfect example of why driving still matters. As it has for decades, the new Miata demonstrates that it is not necessary to spend a large amount of money in order to own one of the world’s great automobiles. The new Miata isn’t flawless, but once the top is down and you’re rowing through the gears, you’re unlikely to care. | The 2015 Scion FR-S is a true sports car, easily putting a big fat grin on your face as you’re taking a corner on your favorite twisty road. But its lack of practicality means either that you don’t have any kids or that you also own a different vehicle that's more suitable for the real world. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 200 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 6000 rpm | 200 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 155 hp I4 | 2.0L 200 hp H4 |
Torque | 148 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm |
Horsepower | 155 hp @ 6000 rpm | 200 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 6.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2332 lbs | 2806 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 50.6 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 166.7 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.9 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 101.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 413 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |

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