Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. MINI Convertible
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda MX-5 Miata and MINI Convertible 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 Mazda MX-5 Miata and the MINI Convertible.
When comparing the Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the MINI Convertible's specifications and ratings, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The MINI Convertible has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Mazda MX-5 Miata's and the MINI Convertible's specifications and ratings, the Mazda MX-5 Miata is a better car than the MINI Convertible.
Pricing: For a new model, the Mazda MX-5 Miata's price is between $30,420 and $38,894, with the MINI Convertible priced between $36,996 and $50,264.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda MX-5 Miata loses 33.5 percent of its value and the MINI Convertible loses 34.5 percent of its value. This means the Mazda MX-5 Miata retains 1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the MINI Convertible.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.2 out of 10 while the MINI Convertible's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Mazda MX-5 Miata being ranked 1 out of 9 Best Convertibles and the MINI Convertible being ranked 2 out of 9.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Mazda MX-5 Miata is 8.0 out of 10. For the MINI Convertible the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Mazda MX-5 Miata a slight advantage in reliability compared to the MINI Convertible.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda MX-5 Miata’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the MINI Convertible base engine makes 134 horsepower. The MX-5 Miata is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 405 miles. The Convertible is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 441 miles. This gives the MINI Convertible the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Both models use premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$30,420 - $38,894
Starting MSRP:
$28,985
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
$34,022
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
$28,985 - $42,970
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$36,996 - $50,264
Starting MSRP:
$35,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact Cars)
$25,089
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$16,390 - $35,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
$50,979
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
$35,475 - $58,789
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
660
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
34
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$38,830
Price Range:
$33,278 - $47,119
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact Cars)
$29,562
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
$18,098 - $38,830
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
98
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
4,884
# Good or Great Deals:
17
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,865
Depreciation %:
34%
Resale Value $:
$19,120
Residual Value %:
66%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Sports Cars)
29.8%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Sports Cars)
23.9% - 44.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,739
Depreciation %:
35.7%
Resale Value $:
$22,961
Residual Value %:
64.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact Cars)
36%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
32.1% - 39.4%
Mazda MX-5 Miata Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
MINI Convertible Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda MX-5 Miata
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
15.3
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
8.9 - 15.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.5%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for MINI Convertible
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
13
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact Cars)
11.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact Cars)
9.5 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 6.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact Cars)
1.8 - 3.3
Mazda MX-5 Miata Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
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1 out of / 7Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
1 out of / 3Ranking
2 out of / 15Ranking
2 out of / 10Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 15Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 15Ranking
5 out of / 14Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
7 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 15Ranking
10 out of / 15Ranking
11 out of / 15Ranking
13 out of / 15MINI Convertible Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
2 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
3 out of / 9Ranking
4 out of / 9Ranking
6 out of / 9Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Body Styles
Convertible
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Mazda MX-5 Miata Trim Levels
Sport, Club, Grand Touring
MINI Convertible Trim Levels
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works
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:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
134 hp @ 4500 rpm
Torque:
162 foot-lbs @ 1480 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.046 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:
1.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
3
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 38 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
313 / 441 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
Wifi:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Satellite radio:
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:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
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:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
51 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
39.7 inches
Cargo Space:
5.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
76.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2368 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:
2892 lbs
Width:
75.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
152.2 inches
Wheelbase:
98.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
4.5 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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/55R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Red
Soul Red Crystal Metallic
Blue
Not available
Green
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Midnight Black II Metallic
Red
Chili Red
Blue
Island Blue Metallic
Green
British Racing Green IV Metallic
Silver
Melting Silver III Metallic
White
Nanuq White Metallic
Yellow
Zesty Yellow
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black Pearl / Carbon Black
Brown
Malt Brown
Gray
Black Pearl Light Checkered / Satellite Grey
