MAZDA ADVANTAGES
(includes standard and available features)
  • vs. BMW Z4 - Lower base MSRP, Available xenon headlights and advanced keyless entry, more shoulder and leg room, and more cargo room with the top down.
  • vs. Ford Mustang - Lower base MSRP, better fuel economy, available power retractable hard top, xenon headlights and more legroom.
  • vs. Mitsubishi Spyder - Lower base MSRP, better fuel economy, available manual transmission, power retractable hard top, heated seats, advanced keyless entry and more legroom.
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2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Starting MSRP *
$23,110
$46,000
$27,145
$27,999
ENGINE & DRIVETRAIN    
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Standard Engine
2.0L DOHC 4-cylinder
3.0L DOHC 6-cylinder
3.7L DOHC V6
2.4L SOHC 4-cylinder
Standard Horsepower
167 hp†
255 hp
305 hp
162 hp
Manual Transmission
5-speed & 6-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Not Available
Automatic Transmission
6-speed Sport
6-speed
6-speed
4 & 5-speed
EPA MILEAGE ESTIMATES
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Fuel Economy (City/Highway), MT ‡
22/28 (5MT) & 21/28 (6MT)
18/28
19/29 (V6)
Not Available
Fuel Economy (City/Highway), AT ‡
21/28
18/28
19/31 (V6)
19/27(4AT) & 16/24 (5AT)
EXTERIOR FEATURES    
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Available Wheel Sizes
16- & 17-inch
17- & 18-inch
17-, 18- & 19-inch
18-inch
Xenon Headlights
Available
Available
Available
Standard
Halogen Fog Lights
Available
Available
Available
Standard
Power Retractable Hard Top (PRHT)
Available
Available
Not Available
Not Available
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE FEATURES
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Heated Seats
Available
Available
Available
Standard
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone Capability **
Available
Available
Available
Standard
Advanced Keyless Entry & Start System
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS (in)    
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Headroom (top up)
37.4 (37.0 PRHT)
39.1
38.8/36.5
39.6/35.7
Shoulder Room
53.2
Not Available
55.3/45.0
54.2/40.0
Hip Room
50.6
Not Available
53.4/45.2
53.7/40.3
Legroom
43.1
42.2
42.4/29.8
42.8/27.7
CAPACITIES
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Cargo Volume Top Up/Down (cu ft)
5.3/5.3
Not Available
9.6/9.6
5.2/5.2
SAFETY    
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Advanced Front Air Bags with Side-impact Air Bags ††
Standard
Standard
Standard
Standard
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Available w/o EBD or Brake Assist
Standard w/o EBD or Brake Assist
WARRANTY
2011 Mazda MX-5 Miata
2011 BMW Z4
2011 Ford Mustang Convertible
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty
3-year/36,000-mile
4-year/50,000-mile
3-year/36,000-mile
5-year/60,000-mile
Powertrain Limited Warranty
5-year/60,000-mile
4-year/50,000-mile
5-year/60,000-mile
10-year/100,000-mile
* Starting at MSRP $23,110 plus $795 destination charge for MX-5 Sport with manual transmission. Starting at MSRP $27,150 plus $795 destination charge for MX-5 Power Retractable Hard Top Sport with manual transmission. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title and license fees. Destination charge $840 in Alaska. Vehicles displayed may contain optional equipment at additional costs. Actual dealer price may vary.
† 158 hp on automatic transmission models.
‡ EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results may vary.
** The Bluetooth® system functions only with select manufactured devices. Please consult www.MazdaUSA.com/bluetooth for device compatibility.
†† Always wear your seat belt and deactivate passenger-side air bag when using a child- or infant-safety seat.
 
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