2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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$25,295 - $26,645
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

Senior Editor,

Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Pure driving fun and unmatchable driving dynamics

Noisy cabin with the unimpressive cabin quality

New Brembo/BBS Recaro package

Impressively fuel-efficient for such a fun-to-drive car

Small cargo area

The base Sport trim gets a 7-inch infotainment screen

Excellent pricing

The cabin is cramped and can't fit larger adults

Specs & Features

$25,295

price

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

148 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

torque

6-Speed Manual

transmission

2.0L 4cyl RWD 6M

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 Mazda MX 5 Miata Convertible is a subcompact convertible offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $25,295. For that price, it mainly competes with the Fiat 124 Spider. Alternatively, you could also consider the Mini Cooper Convertible or the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. Between 3 trims, the MX 5 Miata Convertible offers a single powertrain. It is a 2.0L inline-4 engine making 155 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a choice between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission. The MX 5 Miata reaches 60 mph from zero in 6.7 seconds with the manual transmission, which gets pumped up to 6.4 seconds with the automatic. The MX 5 Miata manages a combined fuel economy of 29 mpg. While we’re on the topic of choices, the 4 striking colors the MX 5 Miata comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The 2018 Mazda MX 5 Miata Convertible is an extremely fun-to-drive car offered in three trims. We recommend getting the mid-level Club trim. It comes equipped with a sportier front fascia, a rear lip spoiler, a nine-speaker Bose audio system, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert along with some other features over the base trim. 

Trims

    Sport
    $25,295 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD

Compare to similar cars

Price

$25,295- $26,645

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.06

Horsepower

155 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

148 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm

Capacity

2

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$24,995- $28,295

Gasoline

7.67

160 hp @ 5500 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

2

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2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.7 sec15.1 sec-
    6.5 sec14.9 sec120 mph

    2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      26 mpg33 mpg29 mpg11.9 gal.309.4/392.7 mi.
      25 mpg35 mpg30 mpg11.9 gal.309.4/416.5 mi.

      2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        154.1 in.68.3 in.48.6 in.4.9 in.90.9 in.
        159.6 in.68.5 in.48.5 in.9 in.90.9 in.

        2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          4.6 cu.ft.-4.6 cu.ft.
          4.9 cu.ft.52 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.

          2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            50.2 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.4.6 cu.ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.4.9 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.

            2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              413 lbs.2332 lbs.
              505 lbs.2436 lbs.

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