Maserati GranCabrio vs Mazda MX-5 (2024)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$180,825
- GranCabrio: 361 hp more, 1.5 cu ft more cargo.
- MX-5: $180,825 cheaper, 9 mpg better.
- GranCabrio wins 5 of 7 measures.
| Measure | GranCabrio | MX-5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $210,995 | $30,170 | MX-5 |
| Horsepower | 542 hp | 181 hp | GranCabrio |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft to 479 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 20 mpg | 29 mpg | MX-5 |
| Cargo, max | 6.1 cu ft | 4.6 cu ft | GranCabrio |
| Cargo, seats up | 4.6 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Front legroom | N/A | 43.1 in | N/A |
| Length | 195.2 in | 154.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 77.0 in | 68.1 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 4,316 lb | 2,368 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 4 | 2 | GranCabrio |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.9 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 3.4 s tested | 6.0 s estimate | GranCabrio |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | GranCabrio |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| GranCabrio Trofeo AWD $203,000 | MX-5 MX-5 Miata RF Club RWD $40,210 | $162,790 |
| MX-5 Miata Sport RWD $28,985 | GranCabrio Trofeo AWD $203,000 | $174,015 |
Cost to run
MX-5 costs $184,400 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | GranCabrio | MX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $210,995 | $30,170 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,920 | $1,324 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $11,520 | $7,945 |
| Total, 6 years | $222,515 | $38,115 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: MX-5 wins.
GranCabrio wins if Price weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | MX-5 | 86% |
| MPG | MX-5 | 31% |
| Power | GranCabrio | 67% |
| Space | GranCabrio | 25% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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