Hereβs how 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV and 1998 Mazda MX-5 II compare in size: 1998 Mazda MX-5 II is longer than 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV, providing extra length. 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV is wider than 1998 Mazda MX-5 II, which may translate to more cabin space or road presence. 1998 Mazda MX-5 II is taller than 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV, adding extra vertical space.
Length
3915 mm154.1 in
3975 mm156.5 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1680 mm66.1 in
Height
1230 mm48.4 in
1235 mm48.6 in
3915 mm154.1 inπ΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-1.5%)
3975 mm156.5 inπ’ +60 mm+2.4 in (+1.5%)
1735 mm68.3 inπ’ +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%)
1680 mm66.1 inπ΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
1230 mm48.4 inπ΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
1235 mm48.6 inπ’ +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV
1998 Mazda MX-5 II
Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More
General Info
Body Style:
Roadster
Roadster
Model Year:
2016
1998
Production:
2015-2018 Discontinued Model
1998-2005 Discontinued Model
Dimensions
Length:
3915 mm154.1 in π΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-1.5%) - π΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-1.3%)
3965-3975 mm156.1-156.5 in π’ +50 mm+2.0 in (+1.3%) - π’ +60 mm+2.4 in (+1.5%)
Width:
1735 mm68.3 in π’ +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%)
1680 mm66.1 in π΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
Width (Folded Mirrors):
-
-
Width (Opened Mirrors):
1918 mm75.5 in
-
Height:
1230 mm48.4 in π΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%) - π’ +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
1220-1235 mm48.0-48.6 in π΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%) - π’ +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
Ground Clearance:
125 mm4.9 in π΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-3.8%)
130 mm5.1 in π’ +5 mm+0.2 in (+4.0%)
Trunk Capacity:
130 liter4.6 cu ft π΄ -15 liter-0.5 cu ft (-10.3%)
145 liter5.1 cu ft π’ +15 liter+0.5 cu ft (+11.5%)
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