2017 Ford Mustang vs 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2017 Toyota 86

2017 Ford Mustang

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2017 Toyota 86

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EcoBoost Fastback

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mustang EcoBoost Fastback	21	30	$25,016	$26,195
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Convertible	21	27	$33,732	$35,695
Mustang EcoBoost Premium Fastback	21	30	$28,534	$30,195
Mustang GT Fastback	15	25	$31,369	$33,195
Mustang GT Premium Convertible	14	23	$40,347	$42,695
Mustang GT Premium Fastback	15	25	$35,149	$37,195
Mustang Shelby GT350 Fastback	14	21	$51,828	$54,845
Mustang Shelby GT350R Fastback	14	21	$51,828	$54,845
Mustang V6 Convertible	17	28	$29,612	$30,685
Mustang V6 Fastback	18	27	$24,304	$25,185

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Club Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$27,921	$29,530
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	33	$27,232	$28,800
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$29,564	$31,270
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	33	$28,427	$30,065
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$24,960	$26,395
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	33	$23,562	$24,915
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	27	36	$30,523	$32,285
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	27	34	$29,834	$31,555
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	27	36	$31,977	$33,825
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	27	34	$30,839	$32,620
MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Automatic	27	36	$33,016	$34,925
MX-5 Miata RF Launch Edition Manual	27	34	$31,879	$33,720

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860 Special Edition Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
86 860 Special Edition Automatic	24	32	$28,383	$29,875
86 860 Special Edition Manual	21	28	$27,699	$29,155
86 Automatic	24	32	$25,628	$26,975
86 Manual	21	28	$24,943	$26,255

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,016

$27,921

$28,383

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,195

$29,530

$29,875

Monthly Payment Estimate

$437 / month

$492 / month

$498 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.8

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6.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

From base to Shelby, the 2017 Ford Mustang reminds us why America loves its pony cars so damn much.

The 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata offers back-to-basics sports car fun in the classic roadster or the new RF body styles.

The 2017 Toyota 86 isn't about power, but it is about fun, and it has just enough creature comforts to make it livable as a daily driver.

TCC Likes

Tracks and rides so very well
New roofline embraces present and past
With launch control, line lock, Recaros, it's all that

As light and lean as ever
Classic sports-car proportions
Thrifty gas mileage

Simple, quality interior
Classic coupe styling
Nimble handling

TCC Dislikes

Exterior isn't all that different
Engines don't sound as inspiring as they are
Not ponderous, but big

Small interior
Front-and-center infotainment disrupts the mood
Beautiful RF body lines disrupted with top down

Small rear seat
Not much torque, low-end or otherwise
Automatic transmission unrefined

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

35 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Two-Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

30.6

29.9

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

37.4

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

47.4

45.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.3

52.2

54.5

Second Head Room (in)

34.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.5

43.1

41.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

84.5

76.5

Front Hip Room (in)

54.9

53.1

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

75.4

68.3

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.3

58.9

59.8

Length, Overall (in)

188.3

154.1

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

54.4

48.8

50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

64.9

59.2

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

90.9

101.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

4.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

13.5

4.6

6.9

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.5

11.9

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.5

30.8

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

T3H

Front Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P205/45WR17

P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

T3H

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/50WR18

P205/45WR17

P215/45WR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3532

2381

2815

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

17 X 7

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

310 @ 5500

155 @ 6000

200 @ 7000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

320 @ 2500

148 @ 4600

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

99H

Displacement

2.3 L/140

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.84

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.54

2.06

Trans Order Code

44X

AT6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.24

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.24

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.31

3.45

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.67

1.40

Trans Type

Summary

Body Style

Fastback

Convertible

Coupe

Vehicle Name

Ford Mustang

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Toyota 86

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.3

6.1

6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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