2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2022 Subaru BRZ
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata and 2022 Subaru BRZ contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata and the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
In comparing the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the 2022 Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and overall quality score. The 2022 Subaru BRZ has the advantage in the areas of resale value and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the 2022 Subaru BRZ's specifications and ratings, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata is a better car than the 2022 Subaru BRZ.
Pricing: A used 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata ranges from $23,346 to $30,998 while a used 2022 Subaru BRZ is priced between $23,997 to $30,676.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata loses 36.3 percent of its value and the 2022 Subaru BRZ loses 30.3 percent of its value. This means the 2022 Subaru BRZ retains 6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.8 out of 10 while the Subaru BRZ's quality rating is 8.6 out of 10. This results in the Mazda MX-5 Miata being ranked 1 out of 14 Best Sports Cars and the Subaru BRZ being ranked 3 out of 14.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.9 out of 10. For the Subaru BRZ the reliability rating is 8.0 out of 10. This gives the Mazda MX-5 Miata a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Subaru BRZ.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the 2022 Subaru BRZ base engine makes 228 horsepower. The MX-5 Miata is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles. The BRZ is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 356 miles. This gives the 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
29787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 35000
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
27995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
29787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 35000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27313
Price Range:
23346 - 30998
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
31894
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
25307 - 43229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
37
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
19773
# Good or Great Deals:
12
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
27412
Price Range:
23997 - 30676
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
31894
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
25307 - 43229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
40
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
28612
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.8 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Subaru BRZ Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
9.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
21.6
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
6.4 - 21.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.131
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Subaru BRZ
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
11.0
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
6.4 - 21.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.032
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5188073579935653
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 9.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.936426061022671
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 9.1
Mazda MX-5 Miata Rankings
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8 out of / 14Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 14Subaru BRZ Rankings
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2 out of / 9Ranking
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12 out of / 14Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Trim Levels
Club, Grand Touring, Sport
2022 Subaru BRZ Trim Levels
Limited, Premium
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.077 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
228 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque:
184 foot-lbs @ 3700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.081 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 34 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
309 / 405 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Flat/Horizontally Opposed
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
264 / 356 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
4.6 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
33.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
29.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
51.7 inches
Cargo Space:
6.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
83.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2341 lbs
Width:
68.3 inches
Height:
48.6 inches
Length:
154.1 inches
Wheelbase:
90.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2815 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
51.6 inches
Length:
167.9 inches
Wheelbase:
101.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P195/50R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/45R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Gray
Platinum Quartz Metallic
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Blue
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Silica
Gray
Magnetite Gray Metallic
Red
Ignition Red
Blue
Sapphire Blue / WR Blue Pearl
Silver
Ice Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
