2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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$23,110 - $31,525
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Joyful ride quality

Choppy sound system

No major changes

Agile steering feedback

Very small cargo room

Well-designed hard top option

Reasonably priced

Specs & Features

$23,110

price

158 hp @ 6700 rpm

horsepower

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

5-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 5M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact convertible segment, the 2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata Convertible is a direct competitor to the Mini Cooper Convertible. We can also consider the expensive BMW Z4 Convertible as an indirect rival. The Mazda MX-5 Miata starts off at an MSRP of $23,110, going all up to $31,525, with 4 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 2.0L Inline-4 engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 167 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. However, while mated with the optional automatic transmission, the power drops down to 158 horsepower. Through this powertrain, the MX-5 Miata manages a 0-60 of 6.9 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 24 MPG with the manual and 23 MPG with the automatic transmission.

Buying Advice

We recommend the Grand Touring trim included with the Premium package that adds features like stability control, keyless ignition/entry, xenon headlights, Bluetooth, and satellite radio.

Trims

    Sport
    $23,110 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 6 Speakers
    • Air conditioning
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Power windows
    Touring
    $25,450 onwards
    • 17-Inch wheels
    • Cruise control
    • Keyless entry
    • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
    Grand Touring
    $26,710 onwards
    • Dynamic stability control & traction control
    • Keyless entry and keyless ignition
    • Xenon headlights
    Special Edition
    $30,925 onwards
    • Automatic climate control
    • Heated seat
    • Leather wrapped shift knob
    • Premium 7 speaker premium audio system

Compare to similar cars

Price

$23,110- $31,525

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.52

Horsepower

167 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$48,100- $61,800

Gasoline

8.65

255 hp @ 6400 rpm

214 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    SourceCompare
    7.5 sec15.5 sec
    5.6 sec-

    2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg28 mpg23 mpg12.7 gal.266.7/355.6 mi.
      20 mpg27 mpg22 mpg16.9 gal.321.1/456.3 mi.

      2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        157.3 in.67.7 in.49 in.4.6 in.91.7 in.
        172.1 in.70.9 in.50.9 in.4 in.95.1 in.

        2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          5.3 cu.ft.87.6 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.
          5.3 cu.ft.102.5 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.

          2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            61.6 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.-
            85 cu.ft.5.3 cu.ft.9.9 cu.ft.56 ft.

            2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              598 lbs.2542 lbs.
              661 lbs.2943 lbs.

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