

Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda MX-5 review
12 Days Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, RWD
From $42,140
excl. on-roads

4.0 L, 8-speed auto, Coupe, Petrol, RWD
From $382,006
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
—
Body type
Convertible
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.9 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
393kW / 675Nm
662km
788km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
2 year
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
4
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
4.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
662km
788km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Power
393kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
675Nm at 2000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
3.9 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
8 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.9 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
13.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.9 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
230g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
2 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
2 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 16,000 km
Length
3915 mm
Length
4750 mm
Height
1230 mm
Height
1290 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1950 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Ground clearance unladen
122 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Front track
1665 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2805 mm
Boot space
130 L
Boot space
270 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Kerb weight
3880 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
2180 kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Tare weight
1709 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front tyres
255/40 R20 101Y
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
9.0x20
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear tyres
295/35 R20 105Y
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
11.0x20
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
8
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Not Available
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
—
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
—
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Security alarm
—
Security alarm
Alarm
Four wheel drive type
no
Four wheel drive type
no
Low/high range
no
Low/high range
no
Approach angle
—
Approach angle
—
Departure angle
—
Departure angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Breakover angle
—
Differential lock
Not Available
Differential lock
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
yes
Apple CarPlay
—
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
—
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
Standard
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Display screen size
8.00 ”
Seat material
Suede
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
2
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


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