

Josh Nevett
2026 Mazda MX-5 review
1 Month Ago
Comparing 2 of 3 vehicles

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

4.0 L, 9-speed auto, Coupe, Petrol, RWD
From $376,742
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Mercedes-Amg
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)
9.0 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
450kW / 900Nm
662km
889km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
3 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
889km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Power
450kW at 5500 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
900Nm at 2750 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
V
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
Petrol Direct Injection
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
98
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.0 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
11.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
7.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
205g / 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
12 month / 20,000 km
Length
3915 mm
Length
5051 mm
Height
1230 mm
Height
1422 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1913 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Front track
1495 mm
Front track
1631 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1649 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2945 mm
Boot space
130 L
Boot space
400 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Kerb weight
4586 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
2545 kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Tare weight
2028 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front tyres
255/40 R20 Y
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
8.5x20
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear tyres
285/35 R20 Y
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
9.5x20
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
8
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 Blind Spot Assist
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
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
Standard
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
13
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
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Display screen size
12.3 ”
Seat material
Suede
Seat material
Premium 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
Standard


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