The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 228i Coupé Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132 (18 - ..)
€ 37,300
€ 29,200
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 228i Coupé is significantly bigger in every dimension. It's 20.4 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 7.4 inches taller than the Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132.
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
55.8
69.8
78.1
48.4
68.3
75.5
69.8 in
Width
68.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
55.8 in
Height
48.4 in
105.9
174.5
90.9
154.1
174.5 in
Length
154.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2271 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
992 lb
30.4 %
General
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
F22
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
130 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 228i Coupé
242 hp
130 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
112 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
BMW 228i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
112 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Performance
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 228i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
▶ REPLAY
13.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.47 lb/hp
BMW 228i Coupé
13.48 lb/hp
17.47 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 228i Coupé
37 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
513 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 228i Coupé
513 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
BMW 228i Coupé
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 228i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 132
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
518 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
