Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Toyota MR2
Overview | |
Years produced1990-1997 | Years produced1984-1989 |
MSRP$29,830 | MSRP$23,965 |
Listings2595 | Listings12 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.5 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 hard to explain just how under-appreciated the second-generation MR2 is, especially in the United States. In the 1995 model year, Toyota only managed to sell 995 of these cars here, when it sold as many as 11,369 a year after the second generation was launched in 1990. It’s no wonder this was the final year of production for US-bound MR2s. It’s as if we had room for one two-seat Japanese sports car and that was it, no matter how many significant advantages the 1995 MR2 has over cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | Drivetrain |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsOptional |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity2 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space |
Curb Weight2366 lbs | Curb Weight2657 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height48.6 in |
Length154.1 in | Length164.2 in |
Width68.3 in | Width66.9 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase94.5 in |
Maximum Payload379 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1990-1997 | 1984-1989 |
MSRP | $29,830 | $23,965 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | 6.5 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 hard to explain just how under-appreciated the second-generation MR2 is, especially in the United States. In the 1995 model year, Toyota only managed to sell 995 of these cars here, when it sold as many as 11,369 a year after the second generation was launched in 1990. It’s no wonder this was the final year of production for US-bound MR2s. It’s as if we had room for one two-seat Japanese sports car and that was it, no matter how many significant advantages the 1995 MR2 has over cars like the Mazda MX-5 Miata. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Optional | |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | |
Curb Weight | 2366 lbs | 2657 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 48.6 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 164.2 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 66.9 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 94.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 379 lbs | |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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