The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 230i Coupé Steptronic (16 - 17)
€ 28,500
€ 38,600
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 20.4 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 7.4 inches lower than the BMW 230i Coupé.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.8
69.8
78.1
68.3 in
Width
69.8 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
48.4 in
Height
55.8 in
90.9
154.1
105.9
174.5
154.1 in
Length
174.5 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
2403 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
27.34 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
ND
Generation
F22
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
249 hp
BMW 230i Coupé
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 230i Coupé
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 230i Coupé
▶ REPLAY
18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
BMW 230i Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 230i Coupé
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
459 mi
Range
567 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
567 mi
BMW 230i Coupé
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
108 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 230i Coupé
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
BMW 230i Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
