Compare 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2018 Nissan 370Z vs 2018 Subaru BRZ

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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2018 Nissan 370Z
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2018 Subaru BRZ
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Club Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic 26 35 $28,134 $29,755
MX-5 Miata Club Manual 26 33 $27,568 $29,155
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic 26 35 $29,564 $31,270
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual 26 33 $28,548 $30,195
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic 26 35 $25,195 $26,645
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual 26 33 $23,921 $25,295
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic 26 35 $30,737 $32,510
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual 26 33 $30,169 $31,910
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic 26 35 $31,977 $33,825
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual 26 33 $30,964 $32,750
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Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
370Z Coupe Automatic 19 26 $29,966 $31,390
370Z Coupe Manual 18 26 $28,632 $29,990
370Z Coupe NISMO Automatic 19 26 $44,928 $47,090
370Z Coupe NISMO Manual 18 26 $43,594 $45,690
370Z Coupe Sport Automatic 19 26 $33,378 $34,970
370Z Coupe Sport Manual 18 26 $32,043 $33,570
370Z Coupe Sport Tech Automatic 19 26 $36,714 $38,470
370Z Coupe Sport Tech Manual 18 26 $35,379 $37,070
370Z Coupe Touring Automatic 19 26 $37,367 $39,590
370Z Coupe Touring Manual 18 26 $36,047 $38,190
370Z Roadster Automatic 18 25 $39,470 $41,820
370Z Roadster Touring Automatic 18 25 $43,946 $46,570
370Z Roadster Touring Sport Automatic 18 25 $46,614 $49,400
370Z Roadster Touring Sport Manual 17 24 $45,389 $48,100
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Limited Automatic
Style MPG City MPG Hwy Invoice MSRP
BRZ Limited Automatic 24 33 $27,900 $29,545
BRZ Limited Manual 21 29 $26,995 $28,445
BRZ Premium Manual 21 29 $24,421 $25,595
BRZ tS Manual 20 27 $31,690 $33,495
Pricing
Invoice Price
$28,134
$29,966
$27,900
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price
$29,755
$31,390
$29,545
Monthly Payment Estimate
$496 / month
$523 / month
$492 / month
The Car Connection's Take
TCC Rating
6.4
6.2
6.3
TCC’s Bottom Line
The 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata is the quintessential modern sports car. The 2018 Nissan 370Z is a confident coupe or roadster with an impressive pedigree and a recognizable shape. It's comparatively aged, but an instant classic for most owners. The 2018 Subaru BRZ is a lightweight prizefighter that punches out of its class in handling, but not power.
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Fuel Economy
City
26 mpg 19 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
35 mpg 26 mpg 33 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seaters Two Seaters Minicompact Cars
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in)
52 54.6 53.1
Front Head Room (in)
37.4 38.2 37.1
Passenger Capacity
2 2 4
Front Shoulder Room (in)
52.2 54.4 54.5
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 42.9 41.9
Passenger Volume (ft³)
- 51.6 76.5
Second Shoulder Room (in)
- - 51.7
Second Leg Room (in)
- - 29.9
Second Hip Room (in)
- - 45.3
Second Head Room (in)
- - 35
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in)
58.9 61 59.8
Min Ground Clearance (in)
5.3 4.8 4.9
Length, Overall (in)
154.1 167.5 166.7
Height, Overall (in)
48.8 51.8 50.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
59.2 62.8 60.6
Wheelbase (in)
90.9 100.4 101.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
68.3 72.6 69.9
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
4.6 - 6.9
Brakes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 12.6 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 12.6 11.6
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
11.9 19 13.2
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
30.8 32.8 35.4
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Tires
Rear Tire Size
P205/45WR17 P245/45WR18 P215/45WR17
Rear Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Front Tire Size
P205/45WR17 P225/50WR18 P215/45WR17
Spare Tire Size
NA Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2381 3373 2840
Wheels
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
NA Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 8 17 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 9 17 X 7
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
100 150 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- - 390
Engine
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded I-4 Premium Unleaded V-6 Premium Unleaded H-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection Sequential MPI Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
148 @ 4600 270 @ 5200 151 @ 6400
Engine Order Code
NA NA NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 3.7 L/226 2.0 L/122
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
155 @ 6000 332 @ 7000 200 @ 7000
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
26 19 24
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
29 22 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
35 26 33
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06 3.19 2.06
Trans Order Code
NA NA NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.41 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD Automatic w/OD
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.58 0.86 0.58
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.54 4.92 3.54
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.45 3.36 4.10
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.40 2.04 1.40
Trans Type
6 7 6
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.71 1.00 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.17 3.97 3.17
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
- 0.77 -
Summary
Vehicle Name
Mazda MX-5 Miata Nissan 370Z Coupe Subaru BRZ
Body Style
Convertible Coupe Coupe
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone Double Wishbone Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Multi-Link Double Wishbone
Emissions
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.1 8.0 6.5
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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