Mazda MX-5 NB or Mazda MX-5 NC?

1998–2005 vs 2005–2015 · Convertible vs Convertible

In short

Length: MX-5 NB 3,955 mm, MX-5 NC 4,020 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: MX-5 NB 144 l, MX-5 NC 150 l.
Lowest consumption: MX-5 NB 7.6 l/100 km, MX-5 NC 7.6 l/100 km.
Power: MX-5 NB 81–107 kW, MX-5 NC 93–118 kW.
Standard equipment: MX-5 NB 15 items (Base), MX-5 NC 21 items (Emotion).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mazda MX-5 NC2005–2015 · 3 engines · Emotion, Center-Line, Sports-Line, EnergySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda MX-5 NB1998–2005no listings	Mazda MX-5 NC2005–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,945 mm–3,955 mm	Length4,020 mm
Width	Width1,680 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,225 mm	Height1,245 mm–1,255 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,265 mm	Wheelbase2,330 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume144 l	Trunk volume150 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,025 kg–1,065 kg	Curb weight1,122 kg–1,175 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l	Fuel tank48 l–50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2005	Production years2005–2015
Body type	Body typeConvertible	Body typeConvertible
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines3
Power	Power81–107 kW (110–145 hp)	Power93–118 kW (126–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–1.8	Displacement (l)1.8–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 1.6 110	Lowest consumption7.6 l/100 km · 1.8 126
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.8 146	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 2.0 160
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Emotion
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim15 · Base	Items in the base trim21 · Emotion
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · Phoenix	Items in the top trim32 · Sports-Line
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
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 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 6
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 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 NB or Mazda MX-5 NC?

Length: Mazda MX-5 NC 4,020 mm, Mazda MX-5 NB 3,955 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,330 vs 2,265 mm. Boot: 150 vs 144 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda MX-5 NB uses 7.6 l/100 km (1.6 110); the most frugal Mazda MX-5 NC 7.6 l/100 km (1.8 126).

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

The strongest Mazda MX-5 NB makes 107 kW (145 hp) (1.8 146); the strongest Mazda MX-5 NC 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0 160).

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