The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184 (18 - ..) vs. Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI (11 - 15)
€ 30,700

€ 22,100

€ 30,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 184 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 12 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 6.7 inches lower than the Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI.
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
48.4
68.3
75.5
55.1
70.5
79.3
68.3 in
Width
70.5 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
48.4 in
Height
55.1 in
90.9
154.1
104.3
166.1
154.1 in
Length
166.1 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
2366 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
2877 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
14.83 %

General
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
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 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
181 hp
138 hp
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
151 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
123 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
151 lb‑ft
123 lb‑ft
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
Performance
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.13 lb/hp
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
13.07 lb/hp
20.13 lb/hp
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
34 mpg
36 mpg
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
44 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
405 mi
Range
478 mi
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
405 mi
478 mi
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
130.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda MX-5 RF SKYACTIV-G 184
Hyundai Veloster 1.6 GDI
2
Doors
4
2
No. of Seats
4
511 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
3.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.1 cu ft




No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.7 cu ft