2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Front Left Comparison2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Front Left Comparison
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Rear Right Comparison2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Dashboard Comparison2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Side Comparison2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 2014 Volkswagen Eos - Side Comparison

What is the main difference between MX-5 Miata and Eos?

Two Convertibles, but completely different in all significant aspects: starting price, ground shadow size, model year, horsepower, fuel economy, height, and maximum occupancy. First of all, the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata is priced $10,680 lower compared to the base MSRP of the 2014 Volkswagen Eos, which is older by two model years. Also, the 2014 Eos has a more powerful engine and gets 5 mpg less than the 2016 MX-5 Miata. In addition, the MX-5 Miata is both significantly smaller and slightly shorter than the Eos. And finally, the Volkswagen Eos seats two more passengers than the Mazda MX-5 Miata. Among similarities is the body structure.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Man, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, RWD
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$24,915
$35,595
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
Horsepower
Horsepower
155 hp
200 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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7.3 sec
City MPG
City MPG
27 MPG
22 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
34 MPG
30 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
30 MPG
25 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
68.3 in
70.5 in
Length
Length
154.1 in
174.1 in
Height
Height
48.6 - 48.8 in
56.9 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
90.9 in
101.5 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
73.1 ft2
85.2 ft2
Seats
Seats
2
4
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
37.4 in
38.9 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
43.1 in
41.7 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
52.2 in
54.7 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
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35.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
-
32.5 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
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41.5 in

Costs

2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata

2014 Volkswagen Eos

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,300
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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