The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 1.8 (05 - 09) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18)
€ 21,700
€ 29,600
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MX-5 1.8 is 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP.
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
49
67.7
75.6
48.2
68.3
75.5
67.7 in
Width
68.3 in
75.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.5 in
49 in
Height
48.2 in
91.7
157.3
90.9
154.1
157.3 in
Length
154.1 in
91.7 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
2546 lb
Curb Weight
2403 lb
2987 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2778 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.62 %
General
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
NC
Generation
ND
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
MX-5 1.8
124 hp
158 hp
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
MX-5 1.8
123 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Performance
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
122 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
▶ REPLAY
20.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.21 lb/hp
MX-5 1.8
20.53 lb/hp
15.21 lb/hp
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
MX-5 1.8
32 mpg
36 mpg
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
426 mi
Range
424 mi
MX-5 1.8
426 mi
424 mi
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
125 kWh
MX-5 1.8
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
441 lb
Maximum Payload
375 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
