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Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 vs. Saturn Sky

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Starting MSRP
$25,780
$27,595
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
178 hp
173 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

Engine comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Displacement
1.8L/112
2.4L/145
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
166 @ 4500
167 @ 4500
Engine Type
Gas I4
Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
178 @ 6000
173 @ 5800
Transmission Options
  • M/T
  • 6-Speed M/T
  • M/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
  • 5-Speed M/T
MPG
20 City / 26 Hwy
19 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
6.2 qts
7.9 qts

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Not Available
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Alluminum
Front Tire Size
P205/40WR17
P245/45VR18
Spare Tire Size
T105/70D15
Not Available
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Not Available in
Rear Tire Size
P205/40WR17
P245/45VR18
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.0 in
18 x 8 in
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Alluminum

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
w/Stabilizer Bar
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Indep Sport-tuned
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Indep Sport-tuned

Steering

Steering comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
30 ft
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
2
3
Steering Type
Variable Pwr
Pwr

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Length, Overall
156 in
161 in
Trunk Volume
5 ft³
5.4 (2.0 w/top down) ft³
Min Ground Clearance
4 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
N/A
Track Width, Front
56 in
61 in
Height, Overall
48 in
50 in
Passenger Volume
46 ft³
50 ft³
Second Head Room
N/A
N/A
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Shoulder Room
50 in
53 in
Front Head Room
37 in
38 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
61 in
Front Hip Room
49 in
51 in
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Wheelbase
89 in
95 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
66 in
71 in
Front Leg Room
43 in
43 in

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
2,529 lbs
2,965 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Not Available lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
13 gal
13 gal
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Navigation System
Not available
Standard
Stability Control
Not available
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
80
125
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-52009 Saturn Sky
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.6 x -TBD- in
11.7 x 1 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.9 x -TBD- in
10.9 x 0.5 in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 or the 2009 Saturn Sky?

The 2009 Saturn Sky is more reliable than the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.9 for the 2009 Sky 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 2009 Saturn Sky?

The 2009 Saturn Sky is more fuel efficient than the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 with 21 MPG combined versus 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 or the 2009 Saturn Sky?

The 2005 Mazda MazdaSpeed Miata MX-5 is cheaper than the 2009 Saturn Sky with a $25,780 starting MSRP versus a $27,595 starting MSRP.

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