2020 BMW Z4 vs 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2020 BMW Z4

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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sDrive30i Roadster

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Z4 sDrive30i Roadster	24	32	$46,720	$49,700
Z4 sDriveM40i Roadster	24	31	$59,740	$63,700

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100th Anniversary Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$31,373	$33,195
MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$30,878	$32,670
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$29,196	$30,890
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	34	$28,628	$30,290
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$30,428	$32,195
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$29,933	$31,670
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$26,400	$27,930
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	34	$25,125	$26,580
MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Automatic	N/A	N/A	$33,787	$35,750
MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Manual	N/A	N/A	$33,478	$35,425
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	N/A	N/A	$31,797	$33,645
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	N/A	N/A	$31,229	$33,045
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	N/A	N/A	$32,843	$34,750
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	N/A	N/A	$32,534	$34,425

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$46,720

$31,373

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$49,700

$33,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$828 / month

$553 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 BMW Z4 keeps alive the Sunday drive.

Affordable fun remains the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s calling card, and we can’t get enough of it.

TCC Likes

0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds
Drop top at 30 mph
Stylish inside and out

Fun to drive at every speed
181-hp engine has verve
Notchy, addictive 6-speed manual

TCC Dislikes

Confusing infotainment
Inconsistent steering feedback
Pricey options

Frustrating infotainment system
Prices have crept up
Limited room for big passengers

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

32 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.9

37.4

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

52.2

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.5

59.2

Wheelbase (in)

97.2

90.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

68.3

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

58.9

Length, Overall (in)

170.7

154.1

Height, Overall (in)

51.4

48.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

9.9

4.6

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.7

11.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

30.8

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P255/40VR18

P205/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45VR18

P205/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3287

2403

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 9

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

170

100

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

295 @ 1550

151 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

255 @ 5000

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)

3.36

2.06

Trans Order Code

2TB

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

3.58

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.17

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.32

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.71

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

BMW Z4

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Body Style

Roadster

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.6

5.9

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