Mazda MX-5 NA or Mazda MX-5 NB?

1990–1998 vs 1998–2005 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: MX-5 NA 3,970 mm, MX-5 NB 3,955 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: MX-5 NA 140 l, MX-5 NB 144 l.
Lowest consumption: MX-5 NA 7.5 l/100 km, MX-5 NB 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: MX-5 NA 66–96 kW, MX-5 NB 81–107 kW.
Standard equipment: MX-5 NA 11 items (Base), MX-5 NB 15 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda MX-5 NA1990–1998 · 4 engines · Base, SESpecifications →Listings →

Mazda MX-5 NB1998–2005 · 3 engines · Base, Sportive, Phoenix, 10th AnniversarySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda MX-5 NA1990–1998no listings	Mazda MX-5 NB1998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,950 mm–3,970 mm	Length3,945 mm–3,955 mm
Width	Width1,675 mm	Width1,680 mm
Height	Height1,230 mm	Height1,225 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,265 mm	Wheelbase2,265 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume120 l–140 l	Trunk volume144 l
Curb weight	Curb weight955 kg–1,040 kg	Curb weight1,025 kg–1,065 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank48 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1998	Production years1998–2005
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines3
Power	Power66–96 kW (90–131 hp)	Power81–107 kW (110–145 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.8	Displacement (l)1.6–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 1.6 90	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 1.6 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 1.8 131	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.8 146
Top speed	Top speed197 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · Base	Items in the base trim15 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim17 · SE	Items in the top trim22 · Phoenix
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
2 Seats	2 Seats✓	2 Seats✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda MX-5 NA or Mazda MX-5 NB?

Length: Mazda MX-5 NA 3,970 mm, Mazda MX-5 NB 3,955 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,265 vs 2,265 mm. Boot: 140 vs 144 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda MX-5 NA or Mazda MX-5 NB?

The most frugal Mazda MX-5 NA uses 7.5 l/100 km (1.6 90); the most frugal Mazda MX-5 NB 7.6 l/100 km (1.6 110).

Which is more powerful — Mazda MX-5 NA or Mazda MX-5 NB?

The strongest Mazda MX-5 NA makes 96 kW (131 hp) (1.8 131); the strongest Mazda MX-5 NB 107 kW (145 hp) (1.8 146).

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