Caterham Supersport (2012) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2012 – 2015): specs compared
The Caterham Supersport is the more powerful of the two, with up to 182 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.0 s against 7.9 s. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata has the higher top speed: 217 km/h against 209 km/h. The Caterham Supersport is the lighter car, from 520 kg against 1,050 kg.
| Specification |
Caterham
Supersport
2012
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2012 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2012 | 2012 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 142 – 182 hp | 126 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 163 – 194 Nm | 167 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 – 5.1 s | 7.9 – 9.9 s |
| Top speed | 193 – 209 km/h | 195 – 217 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.1 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | — | 4,021 mm |
| Width | — | 1,720 mm |
| Height | — | 1,255 mm |
| Wheelbase | — | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 520 – 535 kg | 1,050 – 1,075 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.