2019 Audi TT vs 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2019 Audi TT

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

45 TFSI quattro

Select style

30th Anniversary Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$33,545	$35,495
MX-5 Miata 30th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$33,073	$34,995
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$28,534	$30,190
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	34	$27,968	$29,590
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$30,107	$31,855
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$29,093	$30,780
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$25,597	$27,080
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	34	$24,322	$25,730
MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$35,907	$37,995
MX-5 Miata RF 30th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$35,528	$37,595
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	26	35	$31,136	$32,945
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	26	34	$30,569	$32,345
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$32,519	$34,410
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$31,504	$33,335

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$42,208

$33,545

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,900

$35,495

Monthly Payment Estimate

$748 / month

$592 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Audi TT isn’t the most exciting sports car, but with impressive tech, performance models, and all-wheel-drive, it’s very well-rounded.

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 keeps the crown of “affordable and fun” with a more potent engine this year.

TCC Likes

Driver-centric cabin
Top-notch tech
Nimble handling

Fun to drive at every speed
Better engine with more power
Sharp 6-speed manual

TCC Dislikes

Passenger can’t access infotainment
Lackluster styling
Harsh, busy ride without optional suspension

Poor infotainment system
Prices are creeping up
Ergonomically a head scratcher

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

33.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

47.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.1

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

52.2

Second Leg Room (in)

28.9

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.1

68.3

Track Width, Front (in)

61.9

58.9

Length, Overall (in)

164.7

154.1

Height, Overall (in)

53.2

48.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.1

59.2

Wheelbase (in)

98.6

90.9

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

14.5

11.9

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

Tires

Front Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P205/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/40YR18

P205/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3164

2386

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Forged Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

140

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1600

151 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/121

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

220 @ 4500

181 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.75

2.06

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.93

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.76

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.40

3.54

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.30

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.77

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi TT Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Body Style

quattro Coupe

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

5.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

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