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Mazda MX-5 vs Toyota bZ4X

Mazda MX-5

Mazda MX-5

Verdict

The bZ4X has a 71% bigger boot, the bZ4X is about 25% cheaper, while the bZ4X is 19% more powerful. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM294,154RM220,000
Body typeConvertibleSUV
SegmentSports CarC-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM379RM200
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing400V architecture
Capacity1,998 cc
Horsepower181 hp
Torque205 Nm
FuelPetrolElectric
Bore83.5 mm
Compression Ratio13
Number of Motors1
Motor Horsepower224 hp
Motor Torque269 Nm
Battery Capacity73.1 kWh
EV Range525 km
Charging Rate (AC)22 kW
Charging Rate (DC)150 kW
Drivetrain
TransmissionManualSingle Ratio Automatic
Transmission Name6MT-LSD
Gears6
Transmission ManufacturerMazda
DrivelineRear Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h7.4 seconds
Top Speed220 km/h160 km/h
Dimensions
Length3,915 mm4,690 mm
Width1,735 mm1,860 mm
Height1,235 mm1,650 mm
Wheelbase2,310 mm2,850 mm
Weight1,119 kg2,020 kg
Fuel Tank45 litres
Doors25
Seats25
Boot Space130 litres452 litres
Front Tyre205/45R17235/50R20
Rear Tyre205/45R17235/50R20
Spare TyreN/A, Tyre Repair Kit
Factory TyresBridgestone Potenza S001Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)Japan (CBU)
Front SuspensionDouble WishboneMacPherson Struts
Rear SuspensionMulti-linkDouble Wishbones
Front Wheels17" Alloy20" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloy20" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
AirbagsDriver and Front Passenger, Front SideDriver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for Rear Doors
Seat Belts2 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System
ISOFIXAvailable on Passenger SeatAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Autonomous Braking SystemYes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and RearYes, Pre-collision Braking
Lane-keeping AssistWarning OnlySteering Correction
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFront Seats OnlyAll Seats
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsLED CombinationFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustmentPowered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC Vents
SunroofPower-folding Retractable Hard-topFixed Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Sockets1 front, 2 USB-C1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders1 front2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePowered Panoramic Roof Shade
AudioMazda Connect Infotainment System with 8.8" Display, Commander Control Knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 9-speaker Bose Sound System14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsTwo Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch
Engine StartKeyless Push ButtonKeyless Push Button
LocksKeyless Operation with Walk-away Auto LockKeyless Operation
Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Boot OperationRemote Control ActivationPowered with Contactless Operation
Parking Sensor Front4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYesYes, With 360 Degree Camera
Auto ParkingYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Navigation
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterBacklit AnalogueFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeHandbrakeElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer100,000 kmUnlimited
Warranty Manufacturer5 years5 years
Warranty Notes8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU

Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.

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