

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

2.0 L, 7-speed auto, Hatchback, Petrol, 4x4
From $67,990
excl. on-roads
Variant
—
Variant
Sportline
Body type
Convertible
Body type
Hatchback
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.7 / 100 km
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
Power and torque
195kW / 400Nm
662km
857km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Doors
2
Doors
5
Seats
2
Seats
5
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
662km
857km
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Power
195kW at 5000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Torque
400Nm at 1650 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
5.6 s
Drive type
Rear
Drive type
4x4
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Transmission
7 SP Automatic
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
95
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.7 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Urban efficiency
9.9 / 100km
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
Highway efficiency
6.4 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
175g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
7 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
12 month / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
3915 mm
Length
4912 mm
Height
1230 mm
Height
1481 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1849 mm
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Ground clearance unladen
138 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Front track
1580 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Rear track
1565 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Wheelbase
2841 mm
Boot space
130 L
Boot space
645 L
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Kerb weight
3918 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Gross vehicle mass
2200 kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Tare weight
1735 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Braked towing capacity
2200 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front tyres
235/40 R19 96W
Front rims
7.0x17
Front rims
8.0x19
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear tyres
235/40 R19 96W
Rear rims
7.0x17
Rear rims
8.0x19
Safety rating
—
Safety rating
5 Stars
Number of airbags
4
Number of airbags
9
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 includes collision avoidance
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
Full And Part-Time
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
12
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
13.00 ”
Seat material
Suede
Seat material
Leather
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated seats (rear)
yes
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
yes
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
1
Air conditioning zones
3
Sunroof
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available


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