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Mazda MX-5 / Miata

1998 – 2005 Japan

The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is a car built from 1998 to 2005. All 3 variants use petrol engines, from 110 to 145 hp. The lightest version weighs only 990 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1989 – 1998), peak power rose from 131 to 145 hp, and minimum weight went up by 40 kg.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.6L 16V 5MT RWD (110 HP)
1.6 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 110 hp 9.7 s 191 5-Speed manual
1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (140 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 140 hp 8.0 s 205 5-Speed manual
1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (146 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 145 hp 8.5 s 205 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1597 cm3 (97 ci)
Power
81 KW @ 6500 RPM110 HP @ 6500 RPM109 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
99 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM134 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
118.6 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
156.6 in (3978 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
48 in (1219 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.9/56.6 in (1,420/1,438 mm)
Wheelbase
88.97 in (2260 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
2182.5 lbs (990 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1839 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
103 KW @ 6500 RPM140 HP @ 6500 RPM138 BHP @ 6500 RPM
Torque
119 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM162 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127.3 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
156.6 in (3978 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
48 in (1219 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.9/56.6 in (1,420/1,438 mm)
Wheelbase
88.97 in (2260 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
2204.6 lbs (1000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
27.6 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1839 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
107 KW @ 7000 RPM145 HP @ 7000 RPM143 BHP @ 7000 RPM
Torque
124 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM168 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
13.2 gallons (50.0 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127.3 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/50VR15

Dimensions

Length
156.6 in (3978 mm)
Width
66.1 in (1679 mm)
Height
48 in (1219 mm)
Front/rear Track
55.9/56.6 in (1,420/1,438 mm)
Wheelbase
88.97 in (2260 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
5.1 cuFT (144 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.36

Weight

Unladen Weight
2292.8 lbs (1040 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2766.8 lbs (1255 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Highway
33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined
27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
210 g/km
Length3,978 mm
Width1,679 mm
Height1,219 mm
Wheelbase2,260 mm
Curb weight990 – 1,040 kg
Torque134 – 168 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.