

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

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

2.5 L, 6-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, FWD
From $36,290
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Sport
Body type
Convertible
Body type
Sedan
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
140kW / 252Nm
662km
886km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
2
Doors
4
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.5 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
662km
886km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Power
140kW at 6000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
252Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
8.2 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Front
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
6 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
91
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
8.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.9 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
172g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3915 mm
Length
4865 mm
Height
1230 mm
Height
1450 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1840 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Ground clearance unladen
125 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Front track
1585 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1575 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2830 mm
Boot space
130 L
Boot space
474 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Kerb weight
3391 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Tare weight
1499 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
1500 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
550 kg
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front tyres
225/55 R17 97V
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
7.5x17
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear tyres
225/55 R17 97V
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
7.5x17
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
6
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and buzzer
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
—
Active lane control
yes
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
—
Security 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
yes
Android Auto
yes
Android Auto
yes
Wireless charging
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Not Available
360° camera
Not Available
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
no
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
Cloth
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
no
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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