2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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$23,720 - $30,550
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Eye-pleasing and distinctive design

Choppy sound system

No changes at all

Enjoyable ride quality and predictive handling

Poor cargo room

Quick folding soft top

Reasonably priced

Specs & Features

$25,980

price

167 hp @ 7000 rpm

horsepower

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Competing in the subcompact convertible segment, the 2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata convertible is a direct competitor to the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and the Mini Cooper Convertible. The Mazda MX-5 Miata starts off at an MSRP of $23,720, going all the way up to $30,550, with 3 trims in the lineup. Each trim is offered with a 2.0L Inline-4 engine and a standard 5-speed manual transmission (6-speed manual transmission in Sport and Grand Touring trims) or an available 6-speed automatic transmission, producing 167 horsepower with manual and 158 with the automatic transmission and 140 lb-ft of torque. Through this powertrain, the MX-5 Miata manages a 0-60 of 6.7 seconds and a combined fuel economy of 25 MPG.

Buying Advice

It is recommended to select the Grand Touring trim with the Premium package, which comes with features such as keyless entry and ignition, xenon headlights, and Bluetooth phone connectivity.

Trims

    Sport
    $23,720 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • A-Spec Sport Seats
    • AM/FM stereo
    • Cloth Seat trim
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Front manual air conditioning
    • Manual Convertible top
    • Seek-Scan Radio
    Club
    $26,905 onwards
    • 17-inch black aluminum Wheels
    • Remote keyless entry
    Grand Touring
    $27,550 onwards
    • 17-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • Front automatic air conditioning
    • Front passengers heated-cushion
    • Leather Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$23,720- $30,550

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.28

Horsepower

167 hp @ 7000 rpm

Torque

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

2

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$25,150- $35,300

Gasoline

7.64

121 hp @ 6000 rpm

114 lb.-ft. @ 4250 rpm

4

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$50,400- $73,500

Gasoline

8.08

265 hp @ 6700 rpm

206 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

2

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2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.5 sec-
    8.9 sec123 mph

    2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      27 mpg35 mpg31 mpg10.6 gal.369.6/462 mi.
      22 mpg30 mpg24 mpg16.9 gal.338/507 mi.

      2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        172.2 in.70.9 in.50.5 in.4 in.97.4 in.
        146.6 in.66.3 in.55.4 in.5.5 in.97.1 in.

        2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          6 cu.ft.-23.3 cu.ft.
          4.6 cu.ft.115.8 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.

          2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            65.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
            77.8 cu.ft.6 cu.ft.23.3 cu.ft.

            2014 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              739 lbs.2888 lbs.
              816 lbs.2701 lbs.

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