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1998 Mazda MX-5 II vs. 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV

Here’s how 1998 Mazda MX-5 II and 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV compare in size: 1998 Mazda MX-5 II is longer than 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV, offering more overall body length. 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV is wider than 1998 Mazda MX-5 II, giving it a broader stance. 1998 Mazda MX-5 II is taller than 2016 Mazda MX-5 IV, which could improve headroom or visibility.

Length
3975 mm156.5 in
3915 mm154.1 in
Width
1680 mm66.1 in
1735 mm68.3 in
Height
1235 mm48.6 in
1230 mm48.4 in

1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
3975 mm156.5 in 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+1.5%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Side View Left
3915 mm154.1 in πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-1.5%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
1680 mm66.1 in πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Front View
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II Preview
1235 mm48.6 in 🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+0.4%)
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV Rear View
1230 mm48.4 in πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-0.4%)
1998 Mazda MX-5 II
2016 Mazda MX-5 IV

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Roadster
Roadster

Model Year:

1998
2016

Production:

1998-2005 Discontinued Model
2015-2018 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

3965-3975 mm156.1-156.5 in
🟒 +50 mm+2.0 in (+1.3%) - 🟒 +60 mm+2.4 in (+1.5%)
3915 mm154.1 in
πŸ”΄ -60 mm-2.4 in (-1.5%) - πŸ”΄ -50 mm-2.0 in (-1.3%)

Width:

1680 mm66.1 in
πŸ”΄ -55 mm-2.2 in (-3.2%)
1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +55 mm+2.2 in (+3.3%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

-
1918 mm75.5 in

Height:

1220-1235 mm48.0-48.6 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)
1230 mm48.4 in
πŸ”΄ -10 mm-0.4 in (-0.8%) - 🟒 +10 mm+0.4 in (+0.8%)

Ground Clearance:

130 mm5.1 in
🟒 +5 mm+0.2 in (+4.0%)
125 mm4.9 in
πŸ”΄ -5 mm-0.2 in (-3.8%)

Trunk Capacity:

145 liter5.1 cu ft
🟒 +15 liter+0.5 cu ft (+11.5%)
130 liter4.6 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -15 liter-0.5 cu ft (-10.3%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

145 liter5.1 cu ft
-

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1025-1120 kg2260-2469 lbs
🟒 +10 kg+22 lbs (+1.0%) - 🟒 +145 kg+320 lbs (+14.9%)
975-1015 kg2150-2238 lbs
πŸ”΄ -145 kg-320 lbs (-12.9%) - πŸ”΄ -10 kg-22 lbs (-1.0%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1255-1280 kg2767-2822 lbs
πŸ”΄ -5 kg-11 lbs (-0.4%) - 🟒 +65 kg+143 lbs (+5.3%)
1215-1260 kg2679-2778 lbs
πŸ”΄ -65 kg-143 lbs (-5.1%) - 🟒 +5 kg+11 lbs (+0.4%)

Roof Load:

-
-

Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

Other Rims:
  • 5.5J x 14 ET 40
  • 6J x 15 ET 40
  • 6.5J x 16 ET 42
15-inch rims:
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 16
17-inch rims:
  • 7J x 17
n/a

Tire Size:

  • 185/60 R14 82 H (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 82 H (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 84 V (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)
  • 205/40 R17 (W:205 | H:40 | D:17)
  • 205/45 ZR16 83 W (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
  • 205/45 R16 (W:205 | H:45 | D:16)
n/a

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