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Audi TTS vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata RF

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$61,900
2.0 TFSI quattro
$38,450
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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Engine comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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
  • 7-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
MPG
23 City / 31 Hwy
26 City / 34 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Suspension comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Steering comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Measurements comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Weight & Capacity comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Safety comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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

Entertainment comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
330
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
100

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2023 Audi TTS2026 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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