The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 (15 - 17) vs. Mazda MX-5 1.8 (09 - 12)
€ 27,200
€ 22,100
€ 27,200
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 is 4.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the MX-5 1.8.
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
48.2
68.3
75.5
49
67.7
75.8
68.3 in
Width
67.7 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.8 in
48.2 in
Height
49 in
90.9
154.1
91.7
158.3
154.1 in
Length
158.3 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
91.7 in
Vehicle Weight
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
2370 lb
Curb Weight
2535 lb
2778 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3031 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
6.51 %
General
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
ND
Generation
NC
Roadster
Car Body Style
Roadster
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 6500 rpm
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
158 hp
124 hp
MX-5 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 4600 rpm
Max. Torque
123 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
148 lb‑ft
123 lb‑ft
MX-5 1.8
Performance
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 1.8
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15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
15 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
34 mpg
34 mpg
MX-5 1.8
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
405 mi
Range
444 mi
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
405 mi
444 mi
MX-5 1.8
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).
132.6 kWh
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
130.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
MX-5 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160
MX-5 1.8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
408 lb
Maximum Payload
496 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
