Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Mazda MX-5 Miata $28,000 – $28,320

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Toyota Corolla. Mazda MX-5 Miata offers the strongest value on price. Mazda MX-5 Miata leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Mazda MX-5 Miata

Best Value Mazda MX-5 Miata

Top Rated Mazda MX-5 Miata

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Mazda MX-5 Miata

Winner

4.8/10

4.6/10

$28,000 – $28,320

Rating: 4.8/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Mazda MX-5 Miata	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Mazda	Toyota
Model	MX-5 Miata	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Roadster	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$28,000 – $28,320	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$28,320	$29,500
Dealer Price	$27,500	$28,299

Engine	2.0L SKYACTIV-G 4-Cylinder	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	181 hp	169 hp
Torque	151 lb-ft	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	5.7 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	135 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	26 mpg city / 34 mpg highway (manual)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	Low Emission Vehicle (LEV3-BIN70)	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	Standard 12V automotive battery	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.8/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	0	1680
Performance Score	9.5	8.0
Comfort Score	7.5	8.6
Safety Score	8.5	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	9.0	9.2
Technology Score	8.2	8.5
Value Score	9.6	9.1

Pros	Exquisite handling and lightweight balance; Crisp 6-speed manual transmission; Strong fuel economy for a sports car; Aff...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	Cramped cabin and limited cargo space; Significant road and wind noise with the soft top up; Tall drivers may find headr...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...