Morgan Plus 4 (2006 – 2020) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 142 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 177 km/h. The Morgan Plus 4 uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 927 kg against 1,125 kg. The Morgan Plus 4 dates from 2006 – 2020, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata from 2008 – 2012.
| Specification |
Morgan
Plus 4
2006 – 2020
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2020 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 142 hp | 126 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 167 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 s | 7.6 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 195 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,219 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 927 kg | 1,125 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.