Toyota MR2 Cabriolet (2000 – 2002) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (1998 – 2005): specs compared
The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 140 hp. The Toyota MR2 Cabriolet has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 205 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.4 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 950 kg against 990 kg. At 3,978 mm, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata is 99 mm longer than the Toyota MR2 Cabriolet. The Toyota MR2 Cabriolet dates from 2000 – 2002, the Mazda MX-5 / Miata from 1998 – 2005.
| Specification |
Toyota
MR2 Cabriolet
2000 – 2002
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
1998 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2000 – 2002 | 1998 – 2005 |
| Body style | Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 hp | 110 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 134 – 168 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 8.0 – 9.7 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 191 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,879 mm | 3,978 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,240 mm | 1,219 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,260 mm |
| Curb weight | 950 kg | 990 – 1,040 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.