Volkswagen Beetle vs Mazda MX-5 Miata
Overview | |
MSRP$20,220 | MSRP$28,050 |
Average price$20,170 | Average price$26,176 |
Listings160 | Listings176 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 174 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower174 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City26 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity4 | Seating Capacity2 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.4 cu ft | Cargo Space4.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight3020 lbs | Curb Weight2341 lbs |
Height58.6 in | Height48.6 in |
Length168.8 in | Length154.1 in |
Width71.9 in | Width68.3 in |
Wheelbase100.1 in | Wheelbase90.9 in |
Maximum Payload761 lbs | Maximum Payload404 lbs |
Number of doors2 | Number of doors2 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $20,220 | $28,050 |
Average price | $20,170 | $26,176 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.7 |
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 174 hp I4 | 2.0L 181 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 151 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 174 hp @ 5000 rpm | 181 hp @ 7000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 26 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 4 | 2 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.4 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3020 lbs | 2341 lbs |
Height | 58.6 in | 48.6 in |
Length | 168.8 in | 154.1 in |
Width | 71.9 in | 68.3 in |
Wheelbase | 100.1 in | 90.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 761 lbs | 404 lbs |
Number of doors | 2 | 2 |
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