Morgan Plus 4 (2005 – 2020) vs Mazda MX-5 / Miata (2005 – 2008): specs compared
The Mazda MX-5 / Miata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 145 hp. The Morgan Plus 4 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.5 s against 7.9 s. The Mazda MX-5 / Miata has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 190 km/h. The Morgan Plus 4 uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 880 kg against 1,155 kg.
| Specification |
Morgan
Plus 4
2005 – 2020
|
Mazda
MX-5 / Miata
2005 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 2005 – 2020 | 2005 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 145 hp | 126 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 167 – 188 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.5 s | 7.9 – 9.4 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 196 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.3 – 7.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,011 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,219 mm | 1,245 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm | 2,329 mm |
| Curb weight | 880 kg | 1,155 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.