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Background grid Toyota MR2 Roadster 1999-2003 Mazda MX-5 Roadster 1989-1997
Spec height1 1.24 m 2 
+ 1.5 cm
1 1.225 m Spec height1
+ 3.5 cm 2 1.695 m Spec width2
1 1.66 m Spec width2
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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″
Toyota MR2 Roadster 1999 - 2003
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Toyota
MR2
Roadster
Gen. 3 | 1999 - 2003
Spotted in Switzerland 15″
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Rear View Car Size ComparisonMazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989 vs. Toyota MR2 (W3) Roadster 1999


Dimensions & Specifications | Mazda MX-5 Miata (NA) Roadster 1989 is 3.5 cm narrower and 1.5 cm lower compared to Toyota MR2 (W3) Roadster 1999. It offers 50% more cargo space.4,5

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Size class
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394.7 cm
+6.2
Length
388.5 cm
166 cm
Width2
169.5 cm
+3.5
-- cm
Width incl. mirrors
182 cm
122.5 cm
Height1
124 cm
+1.5
226.5 cm
Wheelbase
245 cm
+18.5
-- cm
Ground clearance3
12.4 cm
955 kg
Weight4,6
1050 kg
+10%
2
Seats max.
2
135 l
+50%
Cargo volume EU4
90 l
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Standard
Segment
Standard
€ 14316
Price EU7
€ 24290
+70%
$ 13800
Price US7
$ --
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).
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inch
Quick Facts
3069003
Comparison combinations
Germany
Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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