2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2020 Subaru BRZ

2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata

#19 in Compact Cars

2020 Subaru BRZ

#19 in Compact Cars

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100th Anniversary Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Automatic	26	35	$31,373	$33,195
MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Manual	26	34	$30,878	$32,670
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	26	35	$29,196	$30,890
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	26	34	$28,628	$30,290
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$30,428	$32,195
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$29,933	$31,670
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$26,400	$27,930
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	34	$25,125	$26,580
MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Automatic	N/A	N/A	$33,787	$35,750
MX-5 Miata RF 100th Anniversary Manual	N/A	N/A	$33,478	$35,425
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	N/A	N/A	$31,797	$33,645
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	N/A	N/A	$31,229	$33,045
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	N/A	N/A	$32,843	$34,750
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	N/A	N/A	$32,534	$34,425

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Limited Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
BRZ Limited Automatic	24	33	$28,270	$29,945
BRZ Limited Manual	21	29	$27,367	$28,845
BRZ tS Manual	20	27	$29,831	$31,495

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$31,373

$28,270

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$33,195

$29,945

Monthly Payment Estimate

$553 / month

$499 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Affordable fun remains the 2020 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s calling card, and we can’t get enough of it.

Like a featherweight champion, the 2020 Subaru BRZ proves lighter and smaller can sometimes be superior.

TCC Likes

Fun to drive at every speed
181-hp engine has verve
Notchy, addictive 6-speed manual

Scalpel-precise handling
Back-to-basics sports car
Return of track-ready tS

TCC Dislikes

Frustrating infotainment system
Prices have crept up
Limited room for big passengers

Not quite enough power
Steeper cost of entry this year
Puny back seat

Fuel Economy

City

26 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two-Seaters

Minicompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Leg Room (in)

43.1

41.9

Front Hip Room (in)

53.1

Front Head Room (in)

37.4

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

52.2

54.5

Second Head Room (in)

Passenger Volume (ft³)

76.5

Second Shoulder Room (in)

51.7

Second Leg Room (in)

29.9

Second Hip Room (in)

45.3

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (in)

90.9

101.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

68.3

69.9

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

Track Width, Rear (in)

59.2

60.6

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

4.6

6.9

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

11.9

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

30.8

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

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

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2403

2840

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

390

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 7000

200 @ 7000

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Port/Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.17

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)

3.58

4.10

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

Trans Type

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda MX-5 Miata

Subaru BRZ

Body Style

Convertible

Coupe

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Strut

Emissions

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

5.9

6.6

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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