Compare 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2014 Scion FR-S vs 2014 Subaru BRZ

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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2014 Scion FR-S
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2014 Subaru BRZ
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Select style
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
Select style
2-Door Coupe Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Automatic 25 34 $24,510 $25,800
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Automatic Monogram 25 34 $26,030 $27,400
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Manual 22 30 $23,465 $24,700
FR-S 2-Door Coupe Manual Monogram 22 30 $26,030 $27,400
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2-Door Coupe Automatic Limited
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Automatic Limited 25 34 $27,214 $28,695
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Manual Limited 22 30 $26,205 $27,595
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium 22 30 $24,421 $25,595
Pricing
Invoice Price
$26,000
$24,510
$27,214
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$27,505
$25,800
$28,695
Monthly Payment Estimate
$458 / month
$430 / month
$478 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
7.2
8.0
8.0
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. Simply built and beautifully executed, the 2014 Scion FR-S is a true sports car. The 2014 Subaru BRZ can be every bit as thrilling as more powerful, more expensive sports cars. Its light weight, direct steering and excellent suspension make it a blast to drive.
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Fuel Economy
City
21 mpg 25 mpg 25 mpg
Highway
28 mpg 34 mpg 34 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two-Seaters Minicompact Cars Minicompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 41.9 41.9
Front Hip Room (in)
50.6 53.1 53.1
Passenger Capacity
2 4 4
Front Head Room (in)
37.4 37.1 37.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
53.2 54.5 54.5
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 76.5 76.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
- 51.7 51.7
Second Leg Room (in)
- 29.9 29.9
Second Hip Room (in)
- 45.3 45.3
Second Head Room (in)
- 35 35
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
67.7 69.9 69.9
Track Width, Front (in)
58.7 59.8 59.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.6 4.9 4.9
Length, Overall (in)
157.3 166.7 166.7
Height, Overall (in)
49 50.6 50.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
58.9 60.6 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
91.7 101.2 101.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
5.3 6.9 6.9
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 11.4 11.4
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11.4 11.6 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
12.7 13.2 13.2
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
30.8 35.4 35.4
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P205/45WR17 P215/45WR17 P215/45WR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P205/45WR17 P215/45WR17 P215/45WR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2542 2806 2822
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7 17 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 17 X 7 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
325 390 390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 130 130
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
140 @ 5000 151 @ 6400 151 @ 6400
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
158 @ 6700 200 @ 7000 200 @ 7000
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded H-4 Premium Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
MPI Port/Direct Injection Port/Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 (Est) 28 28
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28 (Est) 34 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
21 (Est) 25 25
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.54 3.54 3.54
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.10 4.10 4.10
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.40 1.40 1.40
Trans Type
6 6 6
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 0.71 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.17 3.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06 2.06 2.06
Trans Order Code
AT6 NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.00 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 0.58 0.58
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mazda MX-5 Miata Scion FR-S Subaru BRZ
Body Style
Convertible Coupe Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Double Wishbone Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Strut Strut
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
8.0 (Est) 6.4 6.4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
5.0 (Est) - -
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
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Combined Side Rating Front Seat
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Combined Side Rating Rear Seat
-
Rollover Rating
-

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