Real MPG: Mazda MX-5 (2015 on)
Excellent handling makes it fun to drive. 1.5-litre model works very well on uneven UK roads. 2.0 as quick as many drivers would ever want. Well-equipped for the money.
No rear seats. Technology is now looking a bit dated. Not available with an auto gearbox (but that's no real loss).
Select engine for more Real MPG information:
| Engine | Official MPG (NEDC) | Official MPG (WLTP) | Real MPG Avg. | Real MPG % | |
| 1.5i 131 | 47.1 mpg | - | 47.2 mpg | 100% | |
| 1.5i 131 RF | 46.3 mpg | - | 47.0 mpg | 102% | |
| 1.5i 132 | 44.8 mpg | 44.8 mpg | 49.6 mpg | 111%* | |
| 1.5i 132 RF | 46.3 mpg | 44.8 mpg | 55.0 mpg | 123%* | |
| 2.0i 160 | 40.9 mpg | - | 43.1 mpg | 105% | |
| 2.0i 160 Automatic RF | 39.2 mpg | - | 38.6 mpg | 99% | |
| 2.0i 160 RF | 40.9 mpg | - | 43.2 mpg | 106% | |
| 2.0i 184 | 40.9 mpg | 40.9–44.8 mpg | 43.3 mpg | 101%* | |
| 2.0i 184 RF | 39.2–40.9 mpg | 37.2–40.9 mpg | 40.4 mpg | 103%* |
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Mazda MX-5 (2015 on)
Excellent handling makes it fun to drive. 1.5-litre model works very well on uneven UK roads. 2.0 as quick as many drivers would ever want. Well-equipped for the money.
Rivals
| Mazda MX-5 (2015 on) | 45.4 | avg mpg |
| Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (2016 - 2019) | 51.6 | avg mpg |
| BMW 2 Series Convertible (2015 - 2021) | 36.8 | avg mpg |
| Mercedes-Benz SLC (2016 - 2020) | 40.3 | avg mpg |
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