2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible

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

Two Convertibles with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the ground shadow size, market segment, starting price, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, there is a $6,555 difference in the base MSRP. The 2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet has a higher starting price than the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible. Also, the 2019 A3 Cabriolet has bigger and thirstier engine; the 2019 MX-5 Miata RF Convertible gets 3 more mpg. In addition, not only A3 Cabriolet is significantly larger, but it's also slightly taller than the MX-5 Miata RF Convertible. And then, you'll seat two more passengers in the Audi A3 Cabriolet than in the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible. 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, Turbo, Auto, AWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, RWD
MSRP
MSRP
$38,900
$32,345
Engine
Engine
2.0 L/121
2.0 L/122
Horsepower
Horsepower
184 hp
181 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
26 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
35 MPG
35 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
30 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
49 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
103.8 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
36.8 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
36.1 - 36.3 in
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Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
31.9 in
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Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
45.7 in
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Costs

2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet

2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,950
$2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$449 (2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet Premium 45 TFSI quattro)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$2,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$21,113
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2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Front Left Comparison2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Front Left Comparison
2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Rear Right Comparison2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Rear Right Comparison
2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Dashboard Comparison2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Dashboard Comparison
2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Side Comparison2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet vs. 2019 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Convertible - Side Comparison
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