Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Mazda RX-8
Overview | |
Years produced1990-1997 | Years produced2004-2011 |
MSRP$29,830 | MSRP$26,795 |
Listings67 | Listings6 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine1.3L 232 hp R2 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower232 hp @ 8500 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway22 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 | Engine Name1.3L 232 hp R2 |
Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm | Horsepower232 hp @ 8500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City16 |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway22 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity2 | Seating Capacity4 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemOptional |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space4.6 cu ft | Cargo Space7.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight2366 lbs | Curb Weight3111 lbs |
Height48.6 in | Height52.8 in |
Length154.1 in | Length175.6 in |
Width68.3 in | Width69.7 in |
Wheelbase90.9 in | Wheelbase106.3 in |
Maximum Payload379 lbs | Maximum Payload753 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1990-1997 | 2004-2011 |
MSRP | $29,830 | $26,795 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Summary | ||
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 1.3L 232 hp R2 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 22 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 181 hp I4 | 1.3L 232 hp R2 |
Torque | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 159 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
Horsepower | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm | 232 hp @ 8500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 16 |
MPG Highway | 34 | 22 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 2 | 4 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Optional | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 4.6 cu ft | 7.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2366 lbs | 3111 lbs |
Height | 48.6 in | 52.8 in |
Length | 154.1 in | 175.6 in |
Width | 68.3 in | 69.7 in |
Wheelbase | 90.9 in | 106.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 379 lbs | 753 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 4 |

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