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2024 Mazda MX-5 RF GT review
The Mazda MX-5 is the best selling roadster of all time, but it doesn't need a soft top or a manual transmission to make sense.
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Josh Nevett
Mazda MX-5 vs Audi A5 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Audi A5
2025 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2025 Audi
A5
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Based on the Audi A5
Best suitable for...
Fun
City driving
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
58L
412 to 429 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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warranty
MSRP
$41,210 - $57,220
$90,815 - $105,115
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
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Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 183kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
