The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131 (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo (13 - 15)
€ 28,500
€ 24,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 13.2 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.1
71.1
79.3
68.3 in
Width
71.1 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
48.4 in
Height
55.1 in
90.9
154.1
104.3
167.3
154.1 in
Length
167.3 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
2403 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
2789 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
18.04 %
General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
ND
Generation
FS
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
129 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
129 hp
183 hp
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
111 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
111 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
126 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
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18.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.02 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
18.63 lb/hp
16.02 lb/hp
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
39 mpg
34 mpg
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
48 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
459 mi
Range
450 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
459 mi
450 mi
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
115.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 131
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 Turbo
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
386 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft
