

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

2.0 L, 9-speed auto, Sedan, Petrol, 4x4
From $123,800
excl. on-roads

2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, RWD
From $42,140
excl. on-roads
Variant
Mercedes-Amg
Variant
—
Body type
Sedan
Body type
Convertible
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Power and torque
310kW / 500Nm
Power and torque
135kW / 205Nm
725km
662km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Doors
4
Doors
2
Seats
5
Seats
2
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Engine size
2.0 L
Engine size
2.0 L
Cylinders
4cyl
Cylinders
4cyl
725km
662km
Power
310kW at 6750 rpm
Power
135kW at 7000 rpm
Torque
500Nm at 5000 rpm
Torque
205Nm at 4000 rpm
Engine configuration
In-Line
Engine configuration
In-Line
Fuel injection
—
Fuel injection
—
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
4.6 s
Acceleration (0-100km/h)
—
Drive type
4x4
Drive type
Rear
Transmission
9 SP Automatic
Transmission
6 SP Manual
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel type
Premium Unleaded
Fuel octane
98
Fuel octane
95
Fuel tank capacity
66 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel efficiency (combined)
9.1 / 100 km
Fuel efficiency (combined)
6.8 / 100 km
Urban efficiency
—
Urban efficiency
9.1 / 100km
Highway efficiency
—
Highway efficiency
5.5 / 100km
CO2 emissions (combined)
206g / km
CO2 emissions (combined)
161g / km
Warranty
5 year
Warranty
5 year
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Roadside assist
5 year / Unlimited km
Service interval
12 month / 20,000 km
Service interval
12 month / 15,000 km
Length
4791 mm
Length
3915 mm
Height
1450 mm
Height
1230 mm
Width
1824 mm
Width
1735 mm
Ground clearance unladen
—
Ground clearance unladen
150 mm
Front track
1591 mm
Front track
1495 mm
Rear track
1602 mm
Rear track
1505 mm
Wheelbase
2865 mm
Wheelbase
2310 mm
Boot space
455 L
Boot space
130 L
Kerb weight
4134 kg
Kerb weight
2282 kg
Gross vehicle mass
2350 kg
Gross vehicle mass
undefined kg
Tare weight
1833 kg
Tare weight
1009 kg
Braked towing capacity
1800 kg
Braked towing capacity
—
Unbraked towing capacity
750 kg
Unbraked towing capacity
—
Front tyres
245/35 R20 Y
Front tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Front rims
8.0x20
Front rims
7.0x17
Rear tyres
265/30 R20 Y
Rear tyres
205/45 R17 84W
Rear rims
9.5x20
Rear rims
7.0x17
Safety rating
5 Stars
Safety rating
—
Number of airbags
10
Number of airbags
4
Anti-collision system
Standard
Anti-collision system
Standard
Driver monitoring
yes
Driver monitoring
yes
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal and includes collision avoidance
Blind spot monitor
Blind spot monitor active without turn signal
Lane departure warning
Standard
Lane departure warning
Standard
Active lane control
yes
Active lane control
—
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Traffic sign recognition
Standard
Security alarm
Alarm
Security alarm
—
Battery type
Lithium Ion
Battery type
—
Battery capacity
0.90 kWh
Battery capacity
—
Electric range
—
Electric range
—
Power consumption
Not Available
Power consumption
Not Available
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (standard)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Plug type (fast charging)
—
Peak charge rate
—
Peak charge rate
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (EV wall)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Charging time (fast charging)
—
Four wheel drive type
Full-Time
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
Standard
Wireless charging
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
Digital radio (DAB+)
yes
360° camera
Standard
360° camera
Not Available
Cruise control
Standard
Cruise control
Standard
Start/stop system
Standard
Start/stop system
Not Available
Number of speakers
13
Number of speakers
6
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text
—
USB ports (front)
2
USB ports (front)
1
USB ports (rear)
0
USB ports (rear)
0
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless entry
yes
Keyless start
yes
Keyless start
yes
Rain sensing wipers
yes
Rain sensing wipers
no
Display screen size
11.90 ”
Display screen size
8.80 ”
Seat material
Leather
Seat material
Suede
Heated seats (front)
yes
Heated seats (front)
no
Heated seats (rear)
no
Heated seats (rear)
—
Heated steering wheel
no
Heated steering wheel
no
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning type
Fully-Auto
Air conditioning zones
2
Air conditioning zones
1
Sunroof
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available


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