The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131 (15 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 23,000
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 4.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131.
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
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
158.3
90.9
154.1
158.3 in
Length
154.1 in
91.7 in
Wheelbase
90.9 in
Vehicle Weight
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
2535 lb
Curb Weight
2315 lb
3031 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2679 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
8.68 %
General
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
NC
Generation
ND
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 131
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
MX-5 1.8
124 hp
129 hp
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
MX-5 1.8
123 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Performance
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.95 lb/hp
MX-5 1.8
20.44 lb/hp
17.95 lb/hp
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
39 mpg
MX-5 1.8
33 mpg
39 mpg
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
24 mpg
city
30 mpg
42 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
437 mi
Range
466 mi
MX-5 1.8
437 mi
466 mi
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
113.6 kWh
MX-5 1.8
134.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MX-5 1.8
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 131
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
496 lb
Maximum Payload
364 lb
4.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
3.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
