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

2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2014 Scion FR-S

2014 Subaru BRZ

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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
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

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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

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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.

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.

TCC Likes

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

Nimble handling
Light weight
Simple, quality interior

Classic sports-car look
Lean, balanced driving feel
Standard navigation system

TCC Dislikes

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

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

Narrow cargo opening and small trunk
Fussy touch-screen audio controls
Busy, noisy ride

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

50.6

53.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

37.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

53.2

54.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

Second Hip Room (in)

45.3

Second Head Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

67.7

69.9

Track Width, Front (in)

58.7

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.6

4.9

Length, Overall (in)

157.3

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

58.9

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

91.7

101.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

5.3

6.9

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.4

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

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P215/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2542

2806

2822

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

325

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

158 @ 6700

200 @ 7000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

140 @ 5000

151 @ 6400

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

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

Trans Order Code

AT6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Scion FR-S

Subaru BRZ

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

8.0 (Est)

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

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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