2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2019 Chevrolet Camaro

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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Manual Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Manual Sport	26	34	$24,322	$25,730
Automatic Sport	26	35	$25,597	$27,080
Manual Club	26	34	$27,968	$29,590
Automatic Club	26	35	$28,534	$30,190
Manual Grand Touring	26	34	$29,093	$30,780
Automatic Grand Touring	26	35	$30,107	$31,855

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2-Door Coupe LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
2-Door Coupe LS	20	30	$24,050	$25,000
2-Door Coupe LT	16	27	$29,822	$31,000
2-Door Convertible LT	16	27	$35,594	$37,000
2-Door Coupe SS	16	24	$35,594	$37,000
2-Door Convertible SS	16	24	$41,366	$43,000
2-Door Coupe ZL1	14	20	$59,644	$62,000
2-Door Convertible ZL1	14	20	$65,416	$68,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,322

$24,050

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,730

$25,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$429 / month

$417 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mazda MX-5 keeps the crown of “affordable and fun” with a more potent engine this year.

TCC Likes

Fun to drive at every speed
Better engine with more power
Sharp 6-speed manual

TCC Dislikes

Poor infotainment system
Prices are creeping up
Ergonomically a head scratcher

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

20 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

43.9

Front Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

- TBD -

Second Head Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Shoulder Room (in)

- TBD -

Passenger Volume (ft³)

77.0

Second Leg Room (in)

- TBD -

Second Hip Room (in)

- TBD -

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

74.7

Track Width, Front (in)

58.9

62.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

4.9

- TBD -

Length, Overall (in)

154.1

188.3

Height, Overall (in)

48.6

53.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.2

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

90.9

110.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

9.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

19.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

38.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Pwr

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P195/50VR16

245/50R18

Rear Tire Order Code

R0H

Front Tire Size

P195/50VR16

245/50R18

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

R0H

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2339

3354

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

18 x - TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

295 @ 3000-4500

Engine Order Code

LTG

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 7000

275 @ 5600

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.70

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.99

2.59

Trans Order Code

MN6

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.59

1.34

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.75

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.09

4.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.87

3.27

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

1.80

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.29

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

Clutch Size (in)

N/A

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Chevrolet Camaro

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Emissions

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

6.0

7.7

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

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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