Very Good
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 Honda Accord Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Honda Accord
2025 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2025 Honda
Accord
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
48L - 56L
206 to 364 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
8 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,520 - $56,290
$55,177 - $61,685
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Deputy Marketplace Editor
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
Andrew Maclean
Contributor
Andrew Maclean drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable ride quality
- Spacious interior
- Efficient hybrid powertrain
Misses
- Lacks brand cache
- No heated seats
- Conservative styling
Colours Available
All colour options are at no additional cost, VTi-LX Petrol options include:
- Modern Steel
- Platinum White
- Lunar Silver
- Meteoroid Grey
- Crystal Black
VTi-LX Hybrid removes Modern Steel and adds:
- Passion Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1498 - 1993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 140kW - 158kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 5000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 260Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | 89.5 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
