Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2012 – 2015) vs SEAT Ibiza Cupra (2012 – 2017): specs compared
The SEAT Ibiza Cupra is the more powerful of the two, with up to 180 hp against 160 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.9 s against 7.9 s. It has the higher top speed: 229 km/h against 217 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,172 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2012 – 2015
|
SEAT
Ibiza Cupra
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Spain |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 126 – 160 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 167 – 188 Nm | 249 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 9.9 s | 6.9 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 217 km/h | 229 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,021 mm | 4,061 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,692 mm |
| Height | 1,255 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,329 mm | 2,469 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,075 kg | 1,172 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.