2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2018 Subaru BRZ

2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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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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

$27,900

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,755

$29,545

Monthly Payment Estimate

$496 / month

$492 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.4

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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 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

Classic shape
Willing engine
Great manual

TCC Dislikes

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

Cramped rear seat
Small storage spaces
No help on power

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

33 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

2840

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

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

6.1

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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