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Mazda MX-5 / Miata 1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (146 HP)

Mazda MX-5 / Miata · 1998 - 2005 · Petrol

The Mazda MX-5 / Miata 1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (146 HP) produces 146 hp and 168 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and reaches 205 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.7 l/100 km, equal to 210 g CO2 per km.

Power
146 hp
Torque
168 Nm
0–100
8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h

Engine

Power 146 hp
Power (kW) 107 kW
Torque 168 Nm
Displacement 1,839 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol

Performance

Top speed 205 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.5 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.7 l/100 km
City consumption 11.4 l/100 km
Highway consumption 7.1 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 210 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 3,978 mm
Width 1,679 mm
Height 1,219 mm
Wheelbase 2,260 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 144 l
Unladen weight 1,040 kg
Gross weight limit 1,255 kg
Tyre size 195/50Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Mazda MX-5 / Miata 1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (146 HP) compared with 3,917 trims of other cars from the 1995–2001 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 146 hp 150 hp
better than 58%
Torque 168 Nm 233 Nm
better than 29%
Top speed 205 km/h 198 km/h
better than 63%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.5 s 11.0 s
better than 80%
Combined consumption 8.7 l/100 km 8.5 l/100 km
better than 40%
CO2 emissions 210 g/km 205 g/km
better than 38%
Cargo volume 144 l 477 l
better than 2%
Unladen weight 1,040 kg 1,366 kg
better than 87%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Mazda MX-5 / Miata

Trims and engine versions — Mazda MX-5 / Miata
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
1.6L 16V 5MT RWD (110 HP) Petrol 110 hp 134 Nm 9.7 s 191 km/h 8.1 l/100 km 193 g/km
1.8L 16V 5MT RWD (140 HP) Petrol 140 hp 162 Nm 8.0 s 205 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 203 g/km