| Add vehicles | 2023 Mazda MX-5 GS (auto) | 2023 Ford Mustang EcoBoost Fastback (man) |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$33,900 | CA$33,160 |
| Fees | CA$1,995 | CA$2,095 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$638/month | CA$624/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.0 l I-4 | 2.3 l I-4 |
| Power | 181 hp @ 7,000 rpm (135 kW) | 310 hp @ 5,500 rpm (231 kW) |
| Torque | 151 lb·ft @ 4,000 rpm (205 N·m) | 350 lb·ft @ 3,000 rpm (475 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Premium | Regular, Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Category | Convertible, Sport car | Sport car |
| Assembly | Hiroshima, JP | Flat Rock, MI, US |
| Generation | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.0 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.6 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 569 km | 584 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 186 g/km | 238 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | not available |
| Heated front seats | not available | not available |
| Heated rear seats | not available | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | not available | not available |
| Ventilated front seats | not available | not available |
| Massage seats | not available | N/A |
| Head-up display | not available | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available | not available |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available | optional |
| Remote engine start | not available | not available |
| GPS | not available | optional |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | N/A |
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available | not available |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | not available | optional |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Rear entertainment system | not available | N/A |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | not available | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available | not available |
| Premium audio system | not available | N/A |
| Voice recognition | standard | N/A |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, coil springs |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P205/45R17 | P235/55R17 |
| Rear tires | P205/45R17 | P235/55R17 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 2 | 4 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 3,914 mm (154″) | 4,788 mm (189″) |
| Width | 1,918 mm (76″) | 1,915 mm (75″) |
| Height | 1,240 mm (49″) | 1,379 mm (54″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,309 mm (91″) | 2,720 mm (107″) |
| Weight | 1,091 kg (2,405 lb) | 1,584 kg (3,492 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 2 | 4 |
| Trunk | 130 l | 382 l |
| Fuel tank | 45 l (10 gal) | 59 l (13 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6 s (estimated) | 6.2 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 5.2 s (estimated) | 5.2 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A | 233 km/h (145 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 37 m (estimated) | 36 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 3 years/unlimited | 3 years/60,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/unlimited | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Safety | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Infotainment | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Average | 88% | 83% |
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