2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs 2020 Toyota 86

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata

#20 in Compact Cars

2020 Toyota 86

#19 in Coupes

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Club Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MX-5 Miata Club Automatic	N/A	N/A	$29,196	$30,890
MX-5 Miata Club Manual	N/A	N/A	$28,628	$30,290
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Automatic	N/A	N/A	$30,523	$32,295
MX-5 Miata Grand Touring Manual	N/A	N/A	$30,028	$31,770
MX-5 Miata Sport Automatic	26	35	$26,637	$28,180
MX-5 Miata Sport Manual	26	34	$25,359	$26,830
MX-5 Miata RF Club Automatic	26	35	$31,797	$33,645
MX-5 Miata RF Club Manual	26	34	$31,229	$33,045
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Automatic	26	35	$33,126	$35,050
MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring Manual	26	34	$32,629	$34,525

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Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
86 Automatic	24	32	$26,392	$27,780
86 GT Automatic	24	32	$28,415	$29,910
86 GT Manual	21	28	$28,681	$30,190
86 Hakone Edition Automatic	24	32	$29,062	$30,590
86 Hakone Edition Manual	21	28	$28,377	$29,870
86 Manual	21	28	$25,707	$27,060

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,196

$26,392

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,890

$27,780

Monthly Payment Estimate

$515 / month

$463 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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5.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

Stripped to its lightweight essentials, the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata makes driving fun.

The 2020 Toyota 86 has its flaws, but it's still a fun small sports coupe.

TCC Likes

Road-hugging handling
Best manual transmission
RF looks

Basic, functional interior
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, finally
Timeless sports car shape

TCC Dislikes

Grossly impractical
Aggravating infotainment
Big people size out

Decent power, subpar torque
No active safety features
Mediocre fuel economy

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

32 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

36.1

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)

2403

2817

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

151 @ 4000

151 @ 6400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

181 @ 7000

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)

3.58

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

Toyota 86

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

5.8

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

2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2021 MX-5 Miata arriving; 2020s almost gone
Lease: From $239 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $1,500 off 2020s
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months + rebate

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