2017 Audi A3 Convertible vs. 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

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What is the main difference between A3 Convertible and MX-5 Miata?

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the starting price, horsepower, ground shadow size, market segment, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which is $12,685 less than the base MSRP of the 2017 Audi A3 Convertible. Also, the 2017 A3 Convertible has a more powerful engine than the 2017 MX-5 Miata, and it gets 2.5 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. In addition, the A3 Convertible is both significantly larger and slightly taller than the MX-5 Miata. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Audi A3 Convertible than in the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$37,600
$24,915
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
186 hp
155 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
25 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
33 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
28 MPG
29 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.7 in
68.3 in
Length
Length
174.1 - 174.3 in
154.1 in
Height
Height
55.5 in
48.6 - 48.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
102.2 in
90.9 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
85.5 - 85.6 ft2
73.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
4
2
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.4 in
37.4 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
41.2 in
43.1 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
54.8 in
52.2 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.3 in
-
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
-
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
-

Costs

2017 Audi A3 Convertible

2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,300
$2,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$329 (2017 Audi A3 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD)
$299 (2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$16,893 - $17,143
$16,163
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