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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
Audi A6 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Audi A6
Mazda MX-5
2024 Audi
A6
vs
2024 Mazda
MX-5
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Fun
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
63L
397 to 466 km
45L
275 to 410 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$94,175 - $126,484
$36,090 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
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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
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
Reviews
NA
Ready To Buy
Gallery
NA
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 - 2995 | 1496 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 4, TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW - 250kW | 97kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 320Nm - 600Nm | 152Nm - 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2750 | 4000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.6 - 16 | 13 | |
