Mazda MX-5 1.8 NA vs 1.8 NB vs 2.0 NC vs 2.0 ND

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Mazda MX-5 1.8

(1994 - 1998)

...MX-5 1.8

Mazda MX-5 1.8

(1998 - 2001)

...MX-5 1.8

Mazda MX-5 1.8

(2001 - 2005)

...MX-5 1.8

Mazda MX-5 2.0

(2009 - 2015)

...MX-5 2.0

Mazda MX-5 SKYACTIV-G 160

(2015 - 2018)

...TIV-G 160

Engine
1.8 L Inline 4	1.8 L Inline 4	1.8 L Inline 4	2 L Inline 4	2 L Inline 4
Drivetrain
Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD	Front - RWD
Top Speed
122 mph	127 mph	127 mph	132 mph	133 mph
Acceleration
8.2 sec	8.7 sec	8.5 sec	7.9 sec	7.3 sec
Total Power
128 BHP	138 BHP	144 BHP	158 BHP	158 BHP
Economy
32.5 mpg	33.2 mpg	32.5 mpg	38.2 mpg	40.9 mpg
Kerb Weight
990 kg	1,100 kg	1,140 kg	1,155 kg	1,075 kg
Luggage
135 L	144 L	144 L	150 L	130 L
Top Speed
122 mph / 197 Km/h	127 mph / 205 Km/h	127 mph / 205 Km/h	132 mph / 212 Km/h	133 mph / 214 Km/h
0-62 mph
8.2 seconds	8.7 seconds	8.5 seconds	7.9 seconds	7.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
129 BHP/Tonne / 7.73 kg/BHP	125 BHP/Tonne / 7.97 kg/BHP	126 BHP/Tonne / 7.92 kg/BHP	137 BHP/Tonne / 7.31 kg/BHP	147 BHP/Tonne / 6.8 kg/BHP
Total Power
128 BHP / 130 ps	138 BHP / 140 ps	144 BHP / 146 ps	158 BHP / 160 ps	158 BHP / 160 ps
Total Torque
112 lb·ft / 152 N·m	119 lb·ft / 162 N·m	124 lb·ft / 168 N·m	139 lb·ft / 188 N·m	148 lb·ft / 200 N·m
Economy
32.5 mpg	33.2 mpg	32.5 mpg	38.2 mpg	40.9 mpg
Total Range
343 Miles	365 Miles	357 Miles	420 Miles	404 Miles
CO₂ Emissions
			177 g/Km	161 g/Km
UK Tax Cost
£375	£375	£375	£360	£200-£275
Model Platform
MX-5 (89-98)	MX-5 (98-05)	MX-5 (98-05)	MX-5 (05-15)	MX-5 (15-)
Doors
2	2	2	2	2
Seats
2	2	2	2	2
Cargo Space
135 L	144 L	144 L	150 L	130 L
Turning Circle
	9.2 m	9.2 m		10.4 m
Kerb Weight
990 kg	1,100 kg	1,140 kg	1,155 kg	1,075 kg
Gross Weight
1,230 kg	1,265 kg	1,280 kg	1,375 kg	1,260 kg
Length
3,975 mm	3,945 mm	3,945 mm	4,020 mm	3,915 mm
Width
1,675 mm	1,678 mm	1,678 mm	1,720 mm	1,735 mm
Height
1,230 mm	1,228 mm	1,228 mm	1,245 mm	1,230 mm
Wheelbase
2,265 mm	2,265 mm	2,265 mm	2,330 mm	2,310 mm
Front Track
1,410 mm	1,415 mm	1,415 mm	1,490 mm
Rear Track
1,430 mm	1,440 mm	1,440 mm	1,495 mm
Configuration
Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4	Inline 4
Displacement
1.8 Litre / 1,840 cc	1.8 Litre / 1,840 cc	1.8 Litre / 1,840 cc	2 Litre / 1,999 cc	2 Litre / 1,998 cc
Peak Power
128 BHP / 130 ps	138 BHP / 140 ps	144 BHP / 146 ps	158 BHP / 160 ps	158 BHP / 160 ps
Peak Torque
112 lb·ft / 152 N·m	119 lb·ft / 162 N·m	124 lb·ft / 168 N·m	139 lb·ft / 188 N·m	148 lb·ft / 200 N·m
Specific Output
70 BHP/L	75 BHP/L	78 BHP/L	79 BHP/L	79 BHP/L
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
Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Compression
9.4:1	9.5:1	10:1	10.8:1	13:1
Bore x Stroke
83 x 85 mm	83 x 85 mm	83 x 85 mm	87.5 x 83.1 mm	83.5 x 91.2 mm
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
48 L	50 L	50 L	50 L	45 L
Driven Wheels
Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)	Rear (RWD)
Front Tyres
205/55R15 V	195/50R15 V	195/50R15 V	205/45R17 W	205/45R17 W
Rear Tyres
205/55R15 V	195/50R15 V	195/50R15 V	205/45R17 W	205/45R17 W
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears	5 Gears	6 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
			6 Gears
Front Brakes
Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Double Wishbone	Multi-Link	Multi-Link