Mazda MX-5 1.6 NA vs 1.6 NB vs 1.8 NC vs 1.5 ND

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Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6

(1990 - 1994)

...Miata 1.6

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6

(1995 - 1998)

...Miata 1.6

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.6

(1998 - 2005)

...Miata 1.6

Mazda MX-5 Miata 1.8

(2005 - 2009)

...Miata 1.8

Mazda MX-5 Miata SKYACTIV-G 131

(2015 - 2018)

...TIV-G 131

Engine
1.6 L Inline 4	1.6 L Inline 4	1.6 L Inline 4	1.8 L Inline 4	1.5 L Inline 4
Drivetrain
Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD
Top Speed
121 mph	109 mph	119 mph	122 mph	127 mph
Acceleration
8.8 sec	10.6 sec	9.7 sec	9.4 sec	8.3 sec
Total Power
113 hp	89 hp	108 hp	124 hp	129 hp
Mileage
30.1 mpg	28 mpg	29.1 mpg	32.2 mpg	39.2 mpg
Curb Weight
2,194 lbs	2,163 lbs	2,403 lbs	2,436 lbs	2,315 lbs
Luggage
4.8 ft³	4.8 ft³	5.1 ft³	5.3 ft³	4.6 ft³
Top Speed
121 mph / 195 Km/h	109 mph / 175 Km/h	119 mph / 191 Km/h	122 mph / 196 Km/h	127 mph / 204 Km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 seconds	10.6 seconds	9.7 seconds	9.4 seconds	8.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
19.42 lb/hp / 114 hp/Tonne	24.29 lb/hp / 91 hp/Tonne	22.24 lb/hp / 99 hp/Tonne	19.64 lb/hp / 112 hp/Tonne	17.95 lb/hp / 123 hp/Tonne
Total Power
113 hp / 115 ps	89 hp / 90 ps	108 hp / 110 ps	124 hp / 126 ps	129 hp / 131 ps
Total Torque
100 lb·ft / 135 N·m	95 lb·ft / 129 N·m	99 lb·ft / 134 N·m	123 lb·ft / 167 N·m	111 lb·ft / 150 N·m
Mileage
30.1 mpg	28 mpg	29.1 mpg	32.2 mpg	39.2 mpg
Total Range
358 Miles	354 Miles	383 Miles	425 Miles	466 Miles
Tailpipe CO₂
			280 g/Mile	224 g/Mile
Model Platform
MX-5 Miata (89-98)	MX-5 Miata (89-98)	MX-5 Miata (98-05)	MX-5 Miata (05-15)	MX-5 Miata (15-)
Door Count
2	2	2	2	2
Seat Count
2	2	2	2	2
Luggage Space
4.8 ft³	4.8 ft³	5.1 ft³	5.3 ft³	4.6 ft³
Turning Radius
		30.2 ft		34.1 ft
Curb Weight
2,194 lbs	2,163 lbs	2,403 lbs	2,436 lbs	2,315 lbs
Gross Weight
2,623 lbs	2,712 lbs	2,767 lbs		2,679 lbs
Length
156.5 in	156.5 in	155.3 in	157.3 in	154.1 in
Width
65.9 in	65.9 in	66.1 in	67.7 in	68.3 in
Height
48.4 in	48.4 in	48.3 in	49.4 in	48.2 in
Wheelbase
90.4 in	89.2 in	89.2 in	91.7 in	90.9 in
Front Track
55.5 in	55.5 in	55.3 in	58.7 in
Rear Track
56.3 in	56.3 in	56.3 in	58.9 in
Layout
Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4
Capacity
1.6 Liter / 97.5 in³	1.6 Liter / 97.5 in³	1.6 Liter / 97.5 in³	1.8 Liter / 109.7 in³	1.5 Liter / 91.3 in³
Peak Power
113 hp / 115 ps	89 hp / 90 ps	108 hp / 110 ps	124 hp / 126 ps	129 hp / 131 ps
Peak Torque
100 lb·ft / 135 N·m	95 lb·ft / 129 N·m	99 lb·ft / 134 N·m	123 lb·ft / 167 N·m	111 lb·ft / 150 N·m
Specific Output
1.16 hp/in³	0.92 hp/in³	1.11 hp/in³	1.13 hp/in³	1.41 hp/in³
Aspiration
Natural	Natural	Natural	Natural	Natural
Valvetrain
DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC	DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)	4 (16v Total)
Fuel
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Compression
9.4:1	9:1	9.4:1	10.8:1	13:1
Bore x Stroke
3.071 x 3.291 in	3.071 x 3.291 in	3.071 x 3.291 in	3.268 x 3.272 in	2.933 x 3.378 in
Fuel Delivery
Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Multi-point	Direct Injection
Position
Front	Front	Front	Front	Front
Orientation
Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal	Longitudinal
Fuel Tank
11.9 gal	12.7 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	11.9 gal
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
185/60R14 H	185/60R14 T	185/60R14 V	205/45R17 H	195/50R16 V
Rear Tyres
185/60R14 H	185/60R14 T	185/60R14 V	205/45R17 H	195/50R16 V
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds	5 Speeds	5 Speeds	5 Speeds	6 Speeds
Front Brakes
Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
MacPherson Strut	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Multi-Link