2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2015 Subaru BRZ

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2015 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	27	36	$27,732	$29,330
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Grand Touring	27	36	$29,565	$31,270
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Automatic Sport	27	36	$24,960	$26,395
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Club	27	34	$27,042	$28,600
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Grand Touring	27	34	$28,427	$30,065
MX-5 Miata 2-Door Conv Manual Sport	27	34	$23,563	$24,915

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2-Door Coupe Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Automatic Limited	25	34	$27,307	$28,795
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Manual Limited	22	30	$26,298	$27,695
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Manual Premium	22	30	$24,514	$25,695
BRZ 2-Door Coupe Manual Series.Blue	22	30	$27,968	$29,490

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$27,732

$27,307

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,330

$28,795

Monthly Payment Estimate

$489 / month

$480 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata shouldn’t disappoint driving purists, yet it’s been reformulated for a new generation to enjoy.

The 2015 Subaru BRZ has the same excellent steering and handling that you can find in significantly more expensive sports cars, making it just as much fun in many cases.

TCC Likes

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

Lean, balanced driving feel
Classic sports-car look
Excellent fuel economy

TCC Dislikes

Still a small interior
Front-and-center infotainment disrupts the mood
More extroverted styling

Busy, noisy ride
Hard seats
Narrow cargo opening and small trunk

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

36 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.9

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

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

4.9

Length, Overall (in)

154.1

166.7

Height, Overall (in)

48.8

50.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.2

60.6

Wheelbase (in)

90.9

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

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)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

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

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2381

2824

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4600

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6000

200 @ 7000

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

Trans Order Code

AT6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.54

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.45

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Subaru BRZ

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

5.9

6.3 (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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