The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 230i Coupé (16 - 17) vs. Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18)
€ 36,500
€ 28,500
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 230i 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 131.
BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2789 lb
Weight Difference:
849 lb
26.11 %
General
BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
F22
Generation
ND
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
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
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
BMW 230i Coupé
249 hp
129 hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
BMW 230i Coupé
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Coupé
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
▶ REPLAY
13.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.63 lb/hp
BMW 230i Coupé
13.06 lb/hp
18.63 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 230i Coupé
38 mpg
39 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
521 mi
Range
459 mi
BMW 230i Coupé
521 mi
459 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
117.5 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 230i Coupé
117.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 230i Coupé
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
2
959 lb
Maximum Payload
386 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
