Audi TTS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Highlights
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$61,900
|
$38,450
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
288 hp
|
181 hp
|
| Drive Type |
All Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Gasoline I-4
|
Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/121
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
288 @ 5400
|
181 @ 7000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
280 @ 1900
|
151 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
23 City / 31 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P245/30YR20
|
P205/45WR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P245/30YR20
|
P205/45WR17
|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
20 X 9 in
|
17 X 7 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Forged Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Strut
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37 ft
|
31 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
4
|
2
|
| Passenger Volume |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
54 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
N/A
|
52 in
|
| Second Head Room |
34 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
29 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
48 in
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
99 in
|
91 in
|
| Length, Overall |
165 in
|
154 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
68 in
|
| Height, Overall |
53 in
|
49 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
N/A
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
N/A
|
5 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,263 lbs
|
2,467 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
15 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
330
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2023 Audi TTS | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2023 Audi TTS or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is more fuel efficient than the 2023 Audi TTS with 29 MPG combined versus 26 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2023 Audi TTS or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF is cheaper than the 2023 Audi TTS with a $38,450 starting MSRP versus a $61,900 starting MSRP.
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