Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2004 – 2005) vs Smart Roadster Coupe (2003 – 2006): specs compared

The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 170 hp. The Smart Roadster Coupe uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 810 kg against 1,120 kg. At 3,965 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 539 mm longer than the Smart Roadster Coupe.

Specification Mazda MX-5 / Miata Mazda MX-5 / Miata 2004 – 2005 Smart Roadster Coupe Smart Roadster Coupe 2003 – 2006
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 2004 – 2005 2003 – 2006
Body style — Roadster · Convertible
Variants 1 3
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive RWD RWD
Gearbox Manual Automatic
Performance
Power 181 hp 61 – 170 hp
Torque 209 Nm 95 – 220 Nm
0–100 km/h — 6.0 – 15.5 s
Top speed — 159 – 220 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 8.2 L/100 km 4.9 – 5.1 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 3,965 mm 3,426 mm
Width 1,679 mm 1,615 mm
Height 1,234 mm 1,207 mm
Wheelbase 2,266 mm 2,360 mm
Curb weight 1,120 kg 810 – 840 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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