Alfa Romeo MiTo (2008 – 2013) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2008 – 2012): specs compared
The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 155 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.6 s against 8.0 s. The Alfa Romeo MiTo uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,080 kg against 1,125 kg. At 4,064 mm, the Alfa Romeo MiTo is 69 mm longer than the Mazda MX-5 / Miata.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
MiTo
2008 – 2013
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2008 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Japan |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2013 | 2008 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 78 – 155 hp | 126 – 162 hp |
| Torque | 115 – 320 Nm | 167 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.0 – 12.9 s | 7.6 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 166 – 215 km/h | 195 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.6 – 6.5 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,064 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,722 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,080 – 1,180 kg | 1,125 – 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.