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Background grid Subaru WRX Sedan 2021-present Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989-1997
Spec height1 1.468 m 2 
+ 24.3 cm
1 1.225 m Spec height1
+ 72.2 cm 2 4.669 m Spec length
1 3.947 m Spec length
Front wheels
Center wheels
Rear wheels
Front bumper
Center cars
Rear bumper
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989 - 1997
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Mazda
MX-5
Roadster
Gen. 1 | 1989 - 1997
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Spotted in Switzerland 15″
Subaru WRX Sedan 2021 - present
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WRX
Sedan
Gen. 2 | 2021 - present
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Spotted in the USA 17″
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Side View Car Size ComparisonMazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989 vs. Subaru WRX (VB) Sedan 2021


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989 is 72.2 cm shorter and 24.3 cm lower compared to Subaru WRX (VB) Sedan 2021

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Size class
Compact
394.7 cm
Length
466.9 cm
+72.2
166 cm
Width2
182.6 cm
+16.6
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
201.4 cm
122.5 cm
Height1
146.8 cm
+24.3
226.5 cm
Wheelbase
267.2 cm
+40.7
-- cm
Ground clearance3
13.7 cm
955 kg
Weight4,6
1495 kg
+57%
2
Seats max.
5
+3
135 l
Cargo volume EU4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
354 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 14316
Price EU7
€ --
$ 13800
Price US7
$ 30605
+122%
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
cm
inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
Featured in
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