The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP (15 - 18) vs. Mazda MX-5 1.8 (05 - 09)
€ 29,600
€ 21,700
€ 29,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 i-ELOOP is 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the MX-5 1.8.
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
MX-5 1.8
48.2
68.3
75.5
49
67.7
75.6
68.3 in
Width
67.7 in
75.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75.6 in
48.2 in
Height
49 in
90.9
154.1
91.7
157.3
154.1 in
Length
157.3 in
90.9 in
Wheelbase
91.7 in
Vehicle Weight
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
MX-5 1.8
2403 lb
Curb Weight
2546 lb
2778 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2987 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.62 %
General
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
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 i-ELOOP
148 lb‑ft
123 lb‑ft
MX-5 1.8
Performance
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
MX-5 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
MX-5 1.8
▶ REPLAY
15.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.53 lb/hp
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
15.21 lb/hp
20.53 lb/hp
MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
MX-5 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
36 mpg
32 mpg
MX-5 1.8
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
424 mi
Range
426 mi
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
424 mi
426 mi
MX-5 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 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).
138.2 kWh
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
MX-5 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160 i-ELOOP
MX-5 1.8
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
2
375 lb
Maximum Payload
441 lb
3.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
4.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
