Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5
$25,780
$30,430
Highlights
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$25,780
|
$30,430
|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
178 hp
|
181 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
3 yr / 36,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas I4
|
Premium Gasoline I-4
|
| Displacement |
1.8L/112
|
2.0 L/122
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
178 @ 6000
|
181 @ 7000
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
166 @ 4500
|
151 @ 4000
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
20 City / 26 Hwy
|
26 City / 34 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
6.2 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size |
P205/40WR17
|
P195/50VR16
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P205/40WR17
|
P195/50VR16
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T105/70D15
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 x 7.0 in
|
16 X 6.5 in
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
N/A
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Suspension
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Double Wishbone
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Coil Springs
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Variable Pwr
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
30 ft
|
31 ft
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity |
2
|
2
|
| Passenger Volume |
46 ft³
|
N/A
|
| Front Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Front Leg Room |
43 in
|
43 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
50 in
|
52 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
49 in
|
52 in
|
| Second Head Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Hip Room |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wheelbase |
89 in
|
91 in
|
| Length, Overall |
156 in
|
154 in
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
66 in
|
68 in
|
| Height, Overall |
48 in
|
49 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
56 in
|
59 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
57 in
|
59 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
4 in
|
5 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Trunk Volume |
5 ft³
|
5 ft³
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight |
2,529 lbs
|
2,366 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 |
13 gal
|
12 gal
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Backup Camera |
Not available
|
Standard
|
| Blind Spot Monitor |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Entertainment
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Not available
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
80
|
100
|
Brakes
| 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 | 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Type |
Pwr
|
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 |
10.6 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
10.9 x -TBD- in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
N/A
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata is more reliable than the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 MX-5 Miata versus a reliability rating of 4.3 for the 2005 MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 with 29 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 or the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata?
The 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 is cheaper than the 2026 Mazda MX-5 Miata with a $25,780 starting MSRP versus a $30,430 starting MSRP.
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