Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2005 – 2008) vs MG F/ TF (2002 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 160 hp at most. The MG F/ TF is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.1 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,095 kg against 1,155 kg. At 3,995 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 53 mm longer than the MG F/ TF. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata dates from 2005 – 2008, the MG F/ TF from 2002 – 2005.
| Specification |
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2005 – 2008
|
MG
F/ TF
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2008 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 160 hp | 116 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 188 Nm | 145 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 9.4 s | 7.6 – 10.2 s |
| Top speed | 196 – 209 km/h | 190 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km | 7.1 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,995 mm | 3,942 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,628 mm |
| Height | 1,245 mm | 1,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,375 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,155 kg | 1,095 – 1,125 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.