2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2014 Nissan 370Z

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2014 Nissan 370Z

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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 Coupe Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic	19	26	$29,642	$31,290
370Z 2-Door Coupe Automatic Touring	19	26	$34,253	$36,570
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual	18	26	$28,412	$29,990
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual NISMO	18	26	$40,632	$43,020
370Z 2-Door Coupe Manual Touring	18	26	$33,038	$35,270
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic	18	25	$38,836	$41,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Automatic Touring	18	25	$42,577	$45,470
370Z 2-Door Roadster Manual Touring	17	25	$41,361	$44,170

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,000

$29,642

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,505

$31,290

Monthly Payment Estimate

$458 / month

$522 / 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 Nissan 370Z continues to deliver good value and big sports car grins.

TCC Likes

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

Sharp styling
Strong V-6 power
Synchro-Rev manual gearbox

TCC Dislikes

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

Road and tire noise
Engine noise
Tight cabin space

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

26 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.9

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

54.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

54.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.7

72.6

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

Length, Overall (in)

157.3

167.2

Height, Overall (in)

51.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.9

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

91.7

100.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.3

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

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

12.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

32.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P245/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P225/50WR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2542

3309

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 9

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

325

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

150

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

140 @ 5000

270 @ 5200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.7 L/226

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

158 @ 6700

332 @ 7000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

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

4.92

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.10

3.36

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

2.04

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

3.19

Trans Order Code

AT6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)