Comparisons · 2023

2023 Mazda MX-5 vs 2023 Nissan Z

The 2023 Mazda MX-5 uses less fuel: 7.8 against 10.7 l/100km, about 27% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2023 Mazda MX-5 costs about $3,137 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2023 Mazda MX-5 has fewer NHTSA recalls (1 against 2).

2023 Mazda MX-5 leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2023 Mazda MX-57.8 l/100km
2023 Nissan Z10.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2023 Mazda MX-5185.8 g/km
2023 Nissan Z251.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2023 Mazda MX-51,506.8 kg
2023 Nissan Z1,637.5 kg
NHTSA recalls
2023 Mazda MX-51
2023 Nissan Z2
Owner complaints
2023 Mazda MX-57
2023 Nissan Z2

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2023 Mazda MX-52023 Nissan Z
CO2185.8 g/km251.7 g/km
Combined7.8 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Complaints72
Recall campaigns12
Cylinders46
Displacement2,000 cc3,000 cc
DriveRear-Wheel DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3ULEV70
Extra-urban6.7 l/100km8.4 l/100km
FuelPremium GasolinePremium Gasoline
Gears69
Gross weight1,944.1 kg1,910.1 kg
Kerb weight1,506.8 kg1,637.5 kg
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (S9)
Urban9.1 l/100km12.4 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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