Compare 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata specifications by trim levels
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MX-5 Miata is a 2-seat Performance from Mazda, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $23,470 to $31,225, the Mazda MX-5 Miata faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Audi TT RS, Ford Mustang.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata has a maximum towing capacity of 900 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Mazda MX-5 Miata boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 28 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 67.70mm x 157.30mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata
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Fuel Tank: 12.7 gal
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Wheelbase: 91.7 in
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MPG: 22 city/28 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
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Towing capacity: 900 lbs
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Curb: 2480 lbs
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Tires: P205/50VR16.0 BSW performance
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Cargo: 5.3 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 2
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 157.3 x 67.7 x 49
2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Mazda MX-5 Miata is offered in 6 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Mazda MX-5 Miata safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Mazda MX-5 Miata specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Performance
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Doors 2
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Engine
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Horsepower 167 hp @ 7000
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Torque 140 lb-ft.
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.7 - 7.1 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.4 - 15.5 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 157.3 in
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Width 67.7 in
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Height 49 in
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Wheelbase 91.7 in
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Curb Weight 2480 lbs
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GVWR 3078 lbs
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Towing capacity 900 lbs
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Turning radius 15.4 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 2
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 12.7 gal
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City 21 - 22 mpg
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Combined 25 mpg
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Highway 28 mpg
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Highway range 355.6 mi
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Specifications 
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Exterior length | |||
| 157.30 in | 157.30 in | 157.30 in | 157.30 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 67.70 in | 67.70 in | 67.70 in | 67.70 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.00 in | 49.40 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 167 | 167 | 167 | 167 |
| Torque | |||
| 140 | 140 | 140 | 140 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 7.10 seconds | 6.70 seconds | 6.70 seconds | 6.90 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 15.50 seconds | 15.40 seconds | 15.40 seconds | 15.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 91 mph | 89 mph | 89 mph | 88 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 62 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph | 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.44/3.27 " | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.44/3.27 " | 3.44/3.27 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 2480.00 lbs | 2511.00 lbs | 2511.00 lbs | 2593.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 3078.00 lbs | 3078.00 lbs | 3078.00 lbs | 3122.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 91.70 in | 91.70 in | 91.70 in | 91.70 in |
| Front track | |||
| 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " | 58.70 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " | 58.90 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 15.40 | 15.40 | 15.40 | 15.40 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 43.10 in | 43.10 in | 43.10 in | 43.10 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 37.40 in | 37.40 in | 37.40 in | 37.00 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 50.60 in | 50.60 in | 50.60 in | 50.60 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 53.20 in | 53.20 in | 53.20 in | 53.20 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 12.70 gal. | 12.70 gal. | 12.70 gal. | 12.70 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.32 |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Exterior length | |
| 157.30 in | 157.30 in |
| Exterior body width | |
| 67.70 in | 67.70 in |
| Exterior height | |
| 49.40 in | 49.40 in |
| Horsepower | |
| 167 | 167 |
| Torque | |
| 140 | 140 |
| Fuel economy - city | |
| 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |
| 28 mpg | 28 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |
| 6.90 seconds | 6.90 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |
| 15.50 seconds | 15.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |
| 88 mph | 88 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |
| 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |
| 62 mph | 62 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |
| 3.44/3.27 " | 3.44/3.27 " |
| Curb weight | |
| 2593.00 lbs | 2593.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |
| 3122.00 lbs | 3122.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |
| 91.70 in | 91.70 in |
| Front track | |
| 58.70 " | 58.70 " |
| Rear track | |
| 58.90 " | 58.90 " |
| Turning radius | |
| 15.40 | 15.40 |
| Front legroom | |
| 43.10 in | 43.10 in |
| Front headroom | |
| 37.00 in | 37.00 in |
| Front hip room | |
| 50.60 in | 50.60 in |
| Front shoulder room | |
| 53.20 in | 53.20 in |
| Luggage volume | |
| 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |
| 5.30 cu.ft. | 5.30 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |
| 12.70 gal. | 12.70 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |
| 0.32 | 0.32 |
Interior Features
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Air conditioning, front | |
| 2816 | 2816 |
| 12V DC power outlet | |
| 1 | 1 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |
| 1 | 1 |
| Cargo net | |
| 3783 | – |
Exterior Features
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Door count | |||
| 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Spoiler | |||
| 3480 | 3480 | 3480 | – |
| Front tires | |||
| P205/50VR16.0 BSW performance | P205/45WR17.0 BSW performance | P205/45WR17.0 BSW performance | P205/45WR17.0 BSW performance |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Antenna | |
| 3393 | 3393 |
| Body material | |
| 3409 | 3409 |
| Paint | |
| 3412 | 3413 |
| Grille trim | |
| 3427 | 3423 |
| Fog/driving lights | |
| 3445 | 3445 |
| Door count | |
| 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |
| 3459 | 3459 |
| Tinted windows | |
| 3461 | 3461 |
| Rear window type | |
| 3462 | 3462 |
| Mirrors | |
| 3470 | 3470 |
| Front tires | |
| P205/45WR17.0 BSW performance | P205/45WR17.0 BSW performance |
| Wheels | |
| 17" silver aluminum | 17" black aluminum |
| Windshield wipers - front | |
| 3494 | 3494 |
| Mud flaps | |
| 3804 | – |
| Convertible top | |
| 4089 | 4089 |
| Convertible roof glass rear window | |
| 4091 | 4091 |
| Convertible hardtop | |
| 4134 | 4134 |
Seats
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Standard seating | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Heated front seats | |||
| 3030 | – | – | – |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Front seat type | |
| 2989 | 2989 |
| Standard seating | |
| 2 | 2 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |
| 3002 | 3002 |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |
| 3012 | 3012 |
| Front armrests | |
| 3021 | 3021 |
| Front head restraints | |
| 3029 | 3029 |
| Heated front seats | |
| 3030 | 3030 |
| Seat trim | |
| 3101 | 3101 |
Entertainment System
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Radio | |||
| 3131 | 3131 | 3131 | 3131 |
| CD player | |||
| 3170 | 3169 | 3169 | 3169 |
| MP3 capability | |||
| 3186 | 3186 | 3186 | 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack | |||
| 3188 | 3188 | 3188 | 3188 |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |||
| 3191 | 3192 | 3192 | 3192 |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | |||
| 3196 | 3196 | 3196 | 3196 |
| Navigation system | |||
| 3207 | 3207 | 3207 | 3207 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| 3212 | – | – | – |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Radio | |
| 3131 | 3143 |
| CD player | |
| 3169 | 3169 |
| MP3 capability | |
| 3186 | 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack | |
| 3188 | 3188 |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| 3192 | 3192 |
| Speakers | |
| 7 | 7 |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | |
| 3196 | 3196 |
| Navigation system | |
| 3207 | 3207 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |
| 3212 | 3213 |
Safety and Security Features
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| 3215 | 3215 | 3215 | 3215 |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| 3220 | 3220 | 3220 | 3220 |
| Occupancy sensor | |||
| 3240 | 3240 | 3240 | 3240 |
| Traction control | |||
| 3242 | 3242 | 3242 | 3242 |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| 3248 | 3248 | 3248 | 3248 |
| Headlights | |||
| 3250 | 3250 | 3250 | 3250 |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| 3274 | 3274 | 3274 | 3274 |
| Panic alarm | |||
| 3279 | 3280 | 3280 | 3280 |
| Door locks | |||
| 3281 | 3283 | 3283 | 3283 |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system | |||
| 3285 | 3285 | 3285 | 3285 |
| Ignition disable | |||
| 3302 | 3302 | 3302 | 3302 |
| Low tire pressure warning | |||
| 3309 | 3309 | 3309 | 3309 |
| First aid kit | |||
| 3787 | 3787 | 3787 | 3787 |
| Keyless access system | |||
| 3277 | – | – | – |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Airbags, frontal | |
| 3215 | 3215 |
| Airbags, side impact | |
| 3220 | 3220 |
| Occupancy sensor | |
| 3240 | 3240 |
| Traction control | |
| 3242 | 3242 |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| 3248 | 3248 |
| Headlights | |
| 3250 | 3251 |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| 3274 | 3274 |
| Keyless access system | |
| 3277 | 3278 |
| Panic alarm | |
| 3280 | 3280 |
| Door locks | |
| 3283 | 3283 |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system | |
| 3285 | 3286 |
| Ignition disable | |
| 3302 | 3302 |
| Low tire pressure warning | |
| 3309 | 3309 |
| First aid kit | |
| 3787 | 3787 |
Mechanical Features
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.10 | 4.10 |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Engine | |
| 4750 | 4750 |
| Engine - valvetrain | |
| 3500 | 3500 |
| Brakes | |
| 3509 | 3509 |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |
| 3517 | 3517 |
| Drive type | |
| 3533 | 3533 |
| Exhaust | |
| 3542 | 3542 |
| Steering | |
| 3544 | 3544 |
| Speed sensitive steering | |
| 3551 | 3551 |
| Suspension tuning | |
| 3562 | 3566 |
| Front suspension type | |
| 3568 | 3568 |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| 3577 | 3577 |
| Front shocks | |
| 3586 | 3580 |
| Front springs | |
| 3602 | 3602 |
| Rear suspension type | |
| 3613 | 3613 |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| 3620 | 3620 |
| Rear shocks | |
| 3629 | 3623 |
| Rear springs | |
| 3646 | 3646 |
| Electronic stability system | |
| 3665 | 3665 |
| Sequential shift control | |
| 3689 | 3689 |
| Axle ratio | |
| 4.10 | 4.10 |
| Locking/limited slip differential | |
| 3816 | 3817 |
Other Specs
Sport 2dr Convertible |
Touring 2dr Convertible |
Grand Touring 2dr Convertible |
Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 7000 | 7000 | 7000 | 7000 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 5000 | 5000 | 5000 | 5000 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |
Grand Touring Power Retractable Hard Top |
Special Edition Power Retractable Hard Top |
| Horsepower rpm | |
| 7000 | 7000 |
| Torque rpm | |
| 5000 | 5000 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |
| 900 lbs. | 900 lbs. |