MX-5 Miata vs 208 GTI
Mazda · Peugeot
1/4 Mile winner
208 GTI
Beats the MX-5 Miata by 0.02s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the 208 GTI beats the MX-5 Miata by a hair, finishing 0.02 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 208 GTI thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
181 hp
208 hp
0–100 km/h
6.5s
6.5s
Top speed
225 km/h
230 km/h
Engine
2.0L SkyActiv-G
Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Torque
205 Nm
300 Nm
Price
$30,000
$28,000
Simulated race times
Distance
MX-5 Miata
208 GTI
100 m
6.533s
6.543s
1/8 mile
9.656s
9.659s
1/4 mile
14.514s
14.492s
1 km
26.006s
25.869s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: 208 GTI is $28,000 vs $30,000 for the MX-5 Miata — a $2,000 gap. Power: 208 GTI makes 27 hp more (181 vs 208). Top speed: 208 GTI runs to 230 km/h, 5 km/h higher than MX-5 Miata.
FAQ
Which is faster, the MX-5 Miata or the 208 GTI?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 208 GTI is faster, beating the MX-5 Miata by 0.02 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the MX-5 Miata vs the 208 GTI?
The MX-5 Miata hits 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds, while the 208 GTI does it in 6.5 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The MX-5 Miata produces 181 hp; the 208 GTI produces 208 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The MX-5 Miata tops out at 225 km/h, and the 208 GTI reaches 230 km/h.
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