Mazda MX-5 RF
Mazda MX-5 RF
2WD Manual
RM 293,000
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Perodua Ativa
Perodua Ativa
1.0L Turbo X (Metallic)
RM 62,500
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Mazda MX-5 RF vs Perodua Ativa Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Mazda MX-5 RF and Perodua Ativa, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Mazda MX-5 RF priced at RM 293,000 while the Perodua Ativa Cars has a price tag of RM 62,500. Comparing the technical specifications, Perodua Ativa engine displacement is 998 while the Mazda MX-5 RF houses a 1998 engine.

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Overview: MX-5 RF vs Ativa

Key Features

Seating Capacity 2 Seats 5 Seats
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 998 cc
Power 181 hp 98 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.59/5
34 reviews
4.17/5
46 reviews
User Review Comparison
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    The new Mazda MX 5 RF is a beastly powerhouse, which I chose not for practicality but because I missed sitting behind the wheel by myself. The power...

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    Faizal Dec 15, 2025 for Mazda MX-5 RF
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From The Experts

Things we like

Engaging driving experience

Practical retractable hardtop

Modern tech

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  • Impressive fuel economy
  • Nice exterior styling
  • Updated safety equipment
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Things we don't like

Limited practicality

Becomes nosy sometimes

Performance ceiling

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  • Engine sometimes lacks power
  • Steering wheel lacks adjustment
  • Infotainment unit not entirely user-friendly
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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 45 L 36 L
Kerb Weight 1119 kg 1020 kg
Length 3915 mm 4065 mm
Width 1735 mm 1710 mm
Height 1235 mm 1635 mm
Wheel Base 2310 mm 2525 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm 200 mm
No Of Doors 2 5
Seating Capacity 2 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 303 L
Front Tread -- 1475 mm
Rear Tread -- 1470 mm
Turning Radius -- 4.9 m
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 1.0L Petrol Engine, 3 Cylinder 12 Valve
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection --
No Of Cylinders 4 3
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 1998 cc 998 cc
Power 181 hp 98 hp
Torque 205 Nm 140 Nm
RPM At Max Power 7000 RPM 6000 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM 2400-4000 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Discs Drums
Front Suspension Double Wishbone Multi-link
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual CVT
Gear Box 6-Speed Variable Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --
Drive Type -- FWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 16 Inch
Tyre Size 205/45 R17 205/65 R16
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R19 R16
Spare Tyre Size 205/45 R17 205/65 R16
Spare Tyre Material Alloy Alloy
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Safety

Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags No Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags No No
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts No Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes --
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No No
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes No
360 Camera No --
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Park Assist No No
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes Yes
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor No No
Lane Departure Warning System No Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes No
Advance Safety Feature -- Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Pedal Misoperation Control, Front Departure Alert, Lane Departure Prevention Pre-Collision Warning, Pre-Collision Braking, Pedal Misoperation Control, Front Departure Alert, Lane Departure Prevention
Child Safety Locks -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Yes
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm -- Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Single Zone Single Zone No
Rear A/C Vents No --
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No No
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes No
Adaptive Cruise Control No No
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear No Yes
Rear Reading Lamp No --
Automatic Headlamps Yes No
Follow Me Home Headlamps No Yes
Memory Seats No No
Wireless Charger No No
Head-Up Display -- No
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch --
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes No
Audio System BOSE BOSE --
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 9 9 4 4
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No Yes
Voice Control Yes No
Touch Screen Yes --
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size 4.6 Inch 4.6 Inch --
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Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest No Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest No Yes
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Folding Table Rear No No
Foldable Rear Seat No 40:60 Folding & Reclining 40:60 Folding & Reclining
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather --
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats -- No
Fabric Upholstery -- Yes
Leather Seats -- No
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes No
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator No Yes
Integrated Antenna No Yes
Power Antenna Yes No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes --
Rear Window Wiper No Yes
Rear Window Washer No --
Rear Window Defogger No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED --
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No No
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail No No
Sun Roof No --
Moon Roof No --
Removable Convertible Top Yes No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Fog Lights Front -- No
Rear Spoiler -- Yes
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Interior

Ambient Light -- No

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Mazda MX-5 RF vs Perodua Ativa FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Mazda MX-5 RF vs Perodua Ativa?

MX-5 RF is priced at RM 293,000 and Ativa is priced at RM 62,500. Hence Ativa is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Mazda MX-5 RF vs Perodua Ativa?

The Mazda MX-5 RF has power of 181 hp with 205 Nm torque and Perodua Ativa has power of 98 hp with 140 Nm torque. Thus making MX-5 RF the more powerful as compared to Ativa.

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Which Car has more safety features between Mazda MX-5 RF vs Perodua Ativa?

MX-5 RF safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Ativa safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Emergency Stop Signal, Hill-Start Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning and Lane Departure Warning System

The Perodua Ativa has higher number of sefety features than MX-5 RF, hence Perodua Ativa is more safer than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more comfort features between MX-5 RF vs Ativa?

MX-5 RF comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Power Windows Front and Automatic Headlamps

Ativa comfort features: Air Conditioner, Heater, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear and Follow Me Home Headlamps

The Mazda MX-5 RF has higher number of comfort features than Ativa, hence Mazda MX-5 RF is more comfortable than Perodua Ativa.

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Which Car has Higher ground clearance between MX-5 RF vs Ativa?

The MX-5 RF comes with a ground clearance of 135 mm , on the other hand the Ativa comes with a ground clearance of 200 mm , hence the Perodua Ativa has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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What is MX-5 RF vs Ativa dimension size comparison?

The MX-5 RF dimension are 3915 mm length, 1735 mm width, 1235 mm height while the Ativa Dimensions are 4065 mm length, 1710 mm width, 1635 mm height. Hence, the Ativa is more longer, MX-5 RF is more wider and Ativa is more higher.

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