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 Peugeot 508 Comparison
Mazda MX-5
Peugeot 508
2025 Mazda
MX-5
vs
2025 Peugeot
508
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
45L
306 to 324 km
43L
77 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$41,520 - $56,290
$81,610 - $82,915
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Real-world EV capability
- Gorgeous styling inside and out
- Real-world efficiency
Misses
- Good, but not $80K-plus good
- Already outdated by facelift in Europe
- Forces 508 buyers into PHEV life
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW | 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 205Nm | 360Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 360 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 91.2 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
