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| ×2015 Mazda MX-5 2dr Conv Auto GS | ×2017 Ford Taurus 4dr Sdn SE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
 |  | |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$37,245 | CA$31,498 |
| Fees | CA$1,795 | CA$1,750 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$701/month | CA$593/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 3,5 l V6 |
| Power | 158 hp @ 6,700 rpm (118 kW) | 288 hp @ 6,500 rpm (215 kW) |
| Torque | 140 lb·ft @ 5,000 rpm (190 N·m) | 254 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (344 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Category | N/A | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A | N/A |
| Generation | N/A | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 11.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 470 km | 648 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 232 g/km | 260 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| CD player | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available | available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available | available |
| Bluetooth audio | N/A | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | N/A |
| Turning diameter | 9 m | 12 m |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/45WR17 | P235/55HR18 |
| Rear tires | P205/45WR17 | P235/55HR18 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,031 mm (159″) | 5,154 mm (203″) |
| Width | 1,720 mm (68″) | 1,935 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,255 mm (49″) | 1,542 mm (61″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm (92″) | 2,868 mm (113″) |
| Front track | 1,491 mm (59″) | 1,659 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,496 mm (59″) | 1,664 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 1,194 kg (2,632 lb) | 1,830 kg (4,034 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 5 |
| Trunk | 150 l | 569 l |
| Fuel tank | 48 l (11 gal) | 72 l (16 gal) |
| Towing capacity | N/A | 454 kg (1,001 lb) |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A | N/A |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | N/A | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Driving | ||
| Safety | ||
| Interior | N/A | |
| Reliability | ||
| Winter driving | N/A | |
| Comfort | N/A | |
| Fuel economy | N/A | |
| Infotainment | N/A | |
| Overall | N/A | |
| Average | 68% | 71% |
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