
But there's at least one details that stops it from being the driver's car the Miata is. Sure, the Z4 is a nice summer ride with plenty of engines and choices, but it also has a comfortable ride, a fuel-efficient base engine, and a quick-folding hardtop. The next trim, which comes with 300 ponies, fetches at least $56,950. The Bimmer doesn't come cheap at $48,950, and for that you only get the 240-horsepower base model. Need a luxurious interior, a badge that speaks for itself and more than 200 turbocharged horses to the rear wheels? Then the Z4 is what you're looking for, but only if you have some extra cash to throw around. Lastly, the JCW version wears a $36,250 sticker.Īlthough the BMW Z4 is actually a head-to-head rival for the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, the German two-seat roadster can be a fancier option to the MX-5 Miata. The Mini Roadster retails from $26,100, but the S trim fetches at least $29,100. The John Cooper Works drop-top gets 208 horsepower and 207 pound-feet, which slashes the 0-to-60 mph benchmark to only 6.3 seconds. More power comes from the JCW version, which is highly recommended considering the new Miata is rumored to boast around 200 ponies. The mid-range model comes with 181 horses and 177 pound-feet of torque on tap, which translates into a 0-to-60-mph sprint of 6.7 seconds and a top speed of 141 mph. While the base model and its 121 ponies is a little slow for the Miata, an "S" badge will put the Roadster right up the Mazda's alley. Three versions are available in the U.S., with each of them motivated by a turbocharged, 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine. The lack of specs for the ND Miata prevents us from coming up with a proper comparison. But only when selected in its Cooper S trim and when compared to the NC-generation Miata. It's still heavier than the new MX-5 Miata, but it boasts more cargo space than the Japanese drop-top, and a superior power-to-weight ratio. Although it takes the exact same platform from the Cooper and Cooper Convertible, the Roadster is lighter than its siblings, tipping the scales at only 2,635 pounds. An oddball in the company's lineup, the Mini Roadster tosses the rear seats in favor of more trunk space and a reduced overall weight.

Straight from Mini's fancy lineup of Coopers comes the Roadster. Its 2014 model year sticker sits at $43,350 and it's safe to assume pricing will increase for the redesigned model. On the flip side, the TT Roadster is way too expensive when compared to the Miata. The revised convertible will likely weight less and benefit from a few extra ponies, which will result in an enhanced power-to-weight ratio and fuel economy of more than 31 mpg on the highway. However, by the time the new MX-5 arrives, Audi will also have the third-generation TT Roadster in U.S. Not too shabby, but not exactly outstanding considering the TT Roadster tips the scales at 3,340 pounds, making it nearly 1,200 pounds heavier than the Miata. The turbocharged unit displaces only 2.0 liters, but it's strong enough to generate 211 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. It has an attractive exterior design, one of the most luxurious interior in its segment, and a powerful four-cylinder engine. It does not store any personal data.Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata and its competitors Competitors Audi TT roadsterĪlthough not many enthusiasts consider the TT Roadster a proper competitor for the Miata, this German sports car should definitely be taken into account. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.

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