

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

3.9 L, 7-speed manual, Coupe, Petrol, RWD
From $596,888
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Pista
Body type
Convertible
Body type
Coupe
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
3.9 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.5 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
530kW / 770Nm
662km
678km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 year
Doors
2
Doors
2
Seats
2
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
3.9 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
8cyl
662km
678km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Power
530kW at 8000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
770Nm at 3000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
2.8 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
7 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
78 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
11.5 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
263g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
3 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
—
Length
3915 mm
Length
4605 mm
Height
1230 mm
Height
1206 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1975 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1495 mm
Front track
1679 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1649 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
Boot space
130 L
Boot space
170 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Kerb weight
3053 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Tare weight
1334 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front tyres
245/35 R20 95Y
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
9.0x20
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear tyres
305/30 R20 Y
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
11.0x20
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
4
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
—
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Not Available
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+)
—
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Start/stop system
—
Number of speakers
6
Number of speakers
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (front)
—
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
—
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
no
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Display screen size
—
Seat material
Suede
Seat material
Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
—
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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