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2012 Mazda MX-5
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2012 Mazda MX-5
MSRP $29,145 - $41,345
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2012 Porsche Boxster
MSRP $54,900 - $74,400
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4
Gas Flat 6-cyl
Displacement
2.0L/122
2.9L/177 3.4L/210
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower
158 hp @ 6700 rpm 167 hp @ 7000 rpm
255 hp @ 6400 rpm 310 hp @ 6400 rpm 320 hp @ 7200 rpm
Torque
140 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
214 ft-lb @ 4400-6000 rpm 266 ft-lb @ 4400-5500 rpm 273 ft-lb @ 4750 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-speed sport electronically controlled automatic transmission w/OD -inc: lock-up torque converter, paddle shifters 6-speed sport electronically controlled automatic transmission w/OD 6-speed manual transmission w/OD 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
6-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
9.2 - 10.1 L/100 km
10.2 - 11.2 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.1 L/100 km
6.7 - 7.5 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.1 - 10.1 L/100 km
6.7 - 11.2 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
48.0 L
54.0 - 65.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Not Available
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2
2
Front Head Room
940 - 950 mm
955 mm
Front Leg Room
1,095 mm
851 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,351 mm
1,308 mm
Rear Head Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Leg Room
N/A
N/A
Rear Shoulder Room
N/A
N/A
Trunk Volume
150 L
280 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,329 mm
2,416 mm
Length, Overall
4,031 mm
4,371 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,720 mm
1,801 mm
Height, Overall
1,245 - 1,255 mm
1,232 - 1,293 mm
Min Ground Clearance
117 mm
104 - 127 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,115 - 1,194 kg
1,275 - 1,380 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/45R17 P205/50R16
P235/40R18 P205/55R17 P235/35ZR19 P235/35R19 P235/40ZR18 P235/ZR19
Rear Tire Size
P205/45R17 P205/50R16
P265/35R19 P265/35ZR19 P265/40R18 P235/50R17 P305/30ZR19 P265/40ZR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Not Available
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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