Mazda MX-5 Miata RF alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mazda MX-5 Miata RF, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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$45,895

Honda Civic Type R

Price : 45,900 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 315 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 28 MPG
Seats : 4
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 310 lb-ft
Model : Civic Type R
Modell : Manual
Trim Level : Manual
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,188 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.4 gal
Length : 180.8 in.
Width : 74.4 in.
Height : 55 in.
Brand : Honda

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Quick data check: Honda Civic Type R

noticeably cheaper
moderately more efficient
clearly lighter
significantly more power

from $25,000

Mazda CX-30

Price : 25,000 - 37,000 $
Body Type : i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 227 HP
FuelEconomy City : 22 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 30 - 33 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 186 - 310 lb-ft
Model : CX-30
Modell : 2.5 S AWD, 2.5 S Select Sport AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD
Trim Level : 2.5 S AWD, 2.5 S Select Sport AWD, 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD, 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD, 2.5 S Premium Package AWD, 2.5 Carbon Turbo AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD, 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,419 - 3,527 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 12.7 gal
Length : 173 in.
Width : 70.7 in.
Height : 61 - 62 in.
Brand : Mazda

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Quick data check: Mazda CX-30

noticeably lighter
clearly cheaper
clearly more power

from $28,700

Toyota Camry

Price : 28,700 - 36,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 208 - 232 HP
FuelEconomy City : 44 - 53 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 43 - 53 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 163 lb-ft
Model : Camry
Modell : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Trim Level : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,450 - 3,682 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13 - 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.1 cu. ft.
Length : 192.1 - 193.5 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Camry

significantly lighter
clearly cheaper
clearly more power
clearly more efficient
considerably more trunk space

from $42,000

Audi A4 Sedan

Price : 42,000 - 51,300 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type :
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 201 - 261 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 32 - 36 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 236 - 273 lb-ft
Model : A4 Sedan
Modell : Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Prestige 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro, S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Trim Level : Premium 40 TFSI quattro, Prestige 40 TFSI quattro, Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro, S line Premium 45 TFSI quattro, S line Prestige 45 TFSI quattro, S line Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,638 - 3,682 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.3 gal
Trunk Volume : 12 cu. ft.
Length : 187.5 in.
Width : 72.7 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Audi

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Quick data check: Audi A4 Sedan

moderately cheaper
substantially lighter
visibly more power
substantially more trunk space

from $74,900

Porsche 718 Boxster

Price : 74,900 - 101,800 $
Body Type : Convertible
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission :
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Power HP : 300 - 394 HP
FuelEconomy City : 19 - 21 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 24 - 27 MPG
Seats : 2
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 280 - 317 lb-ft
Model : 718 Boxster
Modell : Roadster, Style Edition Roadster, S Roadster, GTS 4.0 Roadster
Trim Level : Roadster, Style Edition Roadster, S Roadster, GTS 4.0 Roadster
Engine Displacement : 2 - 4 L
Curb weight : 3,097 - 3,241 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.2 - 16.9 gal
Trunk Volume : 4.2 - 4.4 cu. ft.
Length : 172.4 - 172.9 in.
Width : 70.9 in.
Height : 50 in.
Brand : Porsche

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Quick data check: Porsche 718 Boxster

substantially cheaper
slightly more efficient
noticeably lighter
marginally more trunk space
substantially more power

from $32,700

Subaru WRX

Price : 32,700 - 44,200 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 271 HP
FuelEconomy City : 18 - 19 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 25 - 26 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 258 lb-ft
Model : WRX
Modell : Manual, Premium Manual, Premium CVT, Limited Manual, Limited CVT, GT CVT, TR Manual
Trim Level : Manual, Premium Manual, Premium CVT, Limited Manual, Limited CVT, GT CVT, TR Manual
Engine Displacement : 2.4 L
Curb weight : 3,329 - 3,569 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 16.6 gal
Trunk Volume : 12.5 cu. ft.
Length : 183.8 in.
Width : 71.9 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Subaru

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Quick data check: Subaru WRX

markedly more efficient
noticeably lighter
slightly cheaper
noticeably more power
substantially more trunk space

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