2016 Mazda MX-5 2dr Conv Auto GX // 2016 Ford Mustang 2dr Fastback V6 comparison

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	The Car Guide rating 85% Mazda MX-5 zone Mazda dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 77% Ford Mustang zone Ford dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims	The Car Guide rating 74% Volkswagen Beetle zone Volkswagen dealers Pre-owned Other years Other trims
MSRP	CA$31,900	CA$26,398	CA$19,990
Fees	CA$1,795	CA$1,650	CA$1,625
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$600/month	CA$496/month	CA$376/month
Awards	Best convertible / roadster under $50,000 of 2016	Best coupe under $50,000 of 2016	-
Powertrain
Engine	-	3,7 l V6	1,8 l I-4
Power	-	300 hp @ 6,500 rpm (224 kW)	170 hp @ 4,800 rpm (127 kW)
Torque	-	280 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (380 N·m)	184 lb·ft @ 1,500 – 4,800 rpm (249 N·m)
Induction	-	Atmospheric	Turbocharged
Fuel	-	Regular	Regular
Transmission	6-speed automatic	6-speed manual	5-speed manual
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	FWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	Convertible	N/A	Hatchback
Category	N/A	N/A	N/A
Assembly	N/A	N/A	N/A
Generation	N/A	N/A	N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	N/A	13.6 L/100km	9.5 L/100km
Highway	N/A	8.4 L/100km	7.0 L/100km
Combined	N/A	11.3 L/100km	8.4 L/100km
Autonomy	-	539 km	654 km
CO₂ emissions	183 g/km	264 g/km	196 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	N/A	N/A	optional
Heated front seats	N/A	N/A	optional
Smart key	N/A	standard	N/A
Remote engine start	N/A	optional	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	standard	standard
CD player	standard	standard	standard
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available	available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available	available
Bluetooth audio	standard	N/A	standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	N/A	N/A
Turning diameter	9 m	11 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, short/long arm	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)	Disc (ABS)
Front tires	P195/50VR16	P235/55HR17	P215/60HR16
Rear tires	P195/50VR16	P235/55HR17	P215/60HR16
Safety
Seat belts	2	4	4
Dimensions / Weight
Length	3,914 mm (154″)	4,783 mm (188″)	4,277 mm (168″)
Width	1,735 mm (68″)	1,915 mm (75″)	1,808 mm (71″)
Height	1,234 mm (49″)	1,382 mm (54″)	1,486 mm (59″)
Wheelbase	2,309 mm (91″)	2,720 mm (107″)	2,537 mm (100″)
Front track	1,496 mm (59″)	1,582 mm (62″)	1,580 mm (62″)
Rear track	1,506 mm (59″)	1,648 mm (65″)	1,552 mm (61″)
Weight	1,078 kg (2,377 lb)	1,599 kg (3,525 lb)	1,337 kg (2,948 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	2	4	4
Trunk	130 l	382 l	between 436 l and 850 l
Fuel tank	45 l (10 gal)	61 l (13 gal)	55 l (12 gal)
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
80-120 km/h	N/A	N/A	N/A
Top speed	N/A	N/A	N/A
Braking distance	N/A	N/A	N/A
Warranty
Base warranty	N/A	3 years/60,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	N/A	5 years/100,000 km	5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	7/10	5/10	6/10
Reliability	9/10	8/10	6/10
Safety	6/10	6/10	7/10
Infotainment	6/10	7/10	7/10
Driving	9/10	8/10	8/10
Overall	9/10	8/10	7/10
Average	85%	77%	74%

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