Renault Spider (1996 – 1998) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1998 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Renault Spider is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 215 km/h against 205 km/h. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata uses less fuel, from 8.1 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. The Renault Spider is the lighter car, from 930 kg against 990 kg. At 3,978 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 178 mm longer than the Renault Spider. The Renault Spider dates from 1996 – 1998, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata from 1998 – 2005.
| Specification |
Renault
Spider
1996 – 1998
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 hp | 110 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 134 – 168 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.9 s | 8.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 215 km/h | 191 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,800 mm | 3,978 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,250 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,339 mm | 2,260 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 kg | 990 – 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.