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

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2018 Nissan 370Z

2018 Subaru BRZ

Select style

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

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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

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6.2

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6.3

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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.

TCC Likes

Light and lean
A visual knockout
Stays true to its pure driving ethos like few other cars

Iconic looks
Manual transmission is heroic
Good power-to-weight

Classic shape
Willing engine
Great manual

TCC Dislikes

Little room for small and large item storage
Price can climb fast
Challenging infotainment system

Two people inside, that’s it
Cramped cargo room
Rough engine noises

Cramped rear seat
Small storage spaces
No help on power

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

19 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

26 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.2

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

54.4

54.5

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

42.9

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

51.6

76.5

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

Second Hip Room (in)

45.3

Second Head Room (in)

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Exterior Dimensions

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

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

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

59.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

6.9

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

32.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P225/50WR18

P215/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/45WR17

P245/45WR18

P215/45WR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2381

3373

2840

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 9

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

150

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

148 @ 4600

270 @ 5200

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

3.7 L/226

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 6000

332 @ 7000

200 @ 7000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded H-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

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

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

3.97

3.17

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.06

3.19

2.06

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Summary

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Nissan 370Z Coupe

Subaru BRZ

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

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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