2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2014 MINI Cooper

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2014 MINI Cooper

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2-Door Conv Automatic Club

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Club	21	28	$26,000	$27,505
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Grand Touring	21	28	$27,081	$28,650
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Sport	21	28	$24,559	$25,980
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Hard Top Automatic Club	21	28	$27,661	$29,265
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Hard Top Automatic Grand Touring	21	28	$28,875	$30,550
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Hard Top Manual Club	21	28	$27,094	$28,665
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Hard Top Manual Grand Touring	21	28	$27,836	$29,450
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Club	21	28	$25,433	$26,905
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Grand Touring	21	28	$26,041	$27,550
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Sport	22	28	$22,424	$23,720

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2-Door

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cooper Convertible 2-Door	28	35	$23,140	$25,150
Cooper Convertible 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,475	$35,300
Cooper Convertible 2-Door S	26	35	$25,900	$28,150
Cooper Coupe 2-Door	29	37	$19,735	$21,450
Cooper Coupe 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$28,840	$31,350
Cooper Coupe 2-Door S	26	35	$22,770	$24,750
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe	29	40	$18,355	$19,950
Cooper Hardtop 2-Door Coupe S	24	34	$21,710	$23,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door John Cooper Works	25	31	$32,750	$35,600
Cooper Paceman ALL4 2-Door S	25	31	$26,310	$28,600
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door	28	35	$21,435	$23,300
Cooper Paceman FWD 2-Door S	26	32	$24,750	$26,900
Cooper Roadster 2-Door	28	35	$23,505	$25,550
Cooper Roadster 2-Door John Cooper Works	26	35	$32,845	$35,700
Cooper Roadster 2-Door S	26	35	$26,265	$28,550

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,000

$23,140

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,505

$25,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$458 / month

$419 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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8.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the lightest, leanest sports roadster you can buy for small-time money today--and it has a rich history of happy owners.

The 2014 MINI Cooper is a fun, smart, and practical way to get around, without giving up its sporty, quirky side.

TCC Likes

Lithe and nimble handling
Quick-shifting gearbox
Zippy power thanks to light weight

Very fun to drive
MINI's iconic look
Very good gas mileage

TCC Dislikes

Lack of crash-test data
Smallish interior
Small cargo space with hardtop

Small back seat
Uninspired steering feel
Controls and materials don't match the price

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.4

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

50.3

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

39.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.7

66.3

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

57.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

Length, Overall (in)

157.3

146.6

Height, Overall (in)

55.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.9

57.8

Wheelbase (in)

91.7

97.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

35.2

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P195/55VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P195/55VR16

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2542

2701

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

325

480

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

140 @ 5000

118 @ 4250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

158 @ 6700

121 @ 6000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

MPI

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

23 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

28 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

21 (Est)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.21

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.10

4.35

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.19

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

0.78

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.14

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

1.79

Trans Order Code

AT6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.91

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Manual w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.68

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

MINI Cooper Convertible

Body Style

Convertible

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)