Mazda MX-5 RF
Mazda MX-5 RF
2WD Manual
RM 293,000
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Tesla Model Y
Standard Range RWD
RM 199,000
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Mazda MX-5 RF vs Tesla Model Y Comparison

Overview: MX-5 RF vs Model Y

Key Features

Seating Capacity 2 Seats 5 Seats
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Engine Displacement 1998 cc -
Power 181 hp 201 hp

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.59/5
34 reviews
4.14/5
7 reviews
User Review Comparison
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From The Experts

Things we like

Engaging driving experience

Practical retractable hardtop

Modern tech

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Impressive handling capabilities and acceleration

Spacious interior 

Versatile storage options

Enhanced safety features

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Things we don't like

Limited practicality

Becomes nosy sometimes

Performance ceiling

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Limited customization options

Lackluster interior material

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 45 L --
Kerb Weight 1119 kg --
Length 3915 mm 4750 mm
Width 1735 mm 1921 mm
Height 1235 mm 1624 mm
Wheel Base 2310 mm 2891 mm
Ground Clearance 135 mm --
No Of Doors 2 5
Seating Capacity 2 Seats 5 Seats
Cargo Volume -- 854 L
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Engine Details

Engine 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC --
Fuel Supply System Direct Injection --
No Of Cylinders 4 --
Valves Per Cylinder 4 --
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
Battery Type -- Lithium-ion
Battery Capacity -- 57.5 kWh
Number Of Motors -- 1
AC Charging -- (0-100%) In 9 Hours
DC Charging -- (10-80%) In 25 Minutes
Motor Type -- Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Emission -- 0 g/km
Battery Warranty -- 8 Years or 160000 km
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Electric
Engine Displacement 1998 cc --
Power 181 hp 201 hp
Torque 205 Nm 350 Nm
RPM At Max Power 7000 RPM --
RPM At Max Torque 4000 RPM --
Acceleration -- 6.9 s
Top Speed -- 217 kmph
Driving Range -- 455 km
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Steering

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

Suspension & Brakes

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

Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Gear Box 6-Speed Single Speed
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle No --
Drive Type -- RWD

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 17 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 205/45 R17 245/45 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial
Wheel Size R19 R19
Spare Tyre Size 205/45 R17 --
Spare Tyre Material 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 --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts No Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors No Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera No Yes
Emergency Stop Signal Yes Yes
Park Assist No Yes
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 Yes
Lane Departure Warning System No Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks -- Yes
Parking Sensors -- Yes
Downhill Assist Control -- Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- 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 Yes
Rear A/C Vents No Yes
Glove Box Cooling No --
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats No --
Ventilated Rear Seats No --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes --
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear No Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control No Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear No Yes
Rear Reading Lamp No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps No Yes
Memory Seats No Yes
Wireless Charger No Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Vanity Mirror -- Yes
Trunk Light -- Yes
Anti-glare Mirrors -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 8.8 Inch 8.8 Inch 15 Inch 15 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
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 13 13
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Navigation System -- 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 Front & Rear Front & Rear
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Rear No Yes
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 Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob Yes --
Electric Adjustable Seats -- Yes
Seat Lumbar Support -- Yes
Heated Seats - Front -- Yes
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
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 Yes
Rear Window Wiper No No
Rear Window Washer No No
Rear Window Defogger No --
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer No --
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail No --
Sun Roof No --
Moon Roof No --
Removable Convertible Top Yes No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes --
Remote Fuel Lid Opener -- Yes
Tinted Glass -- Yes
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Interior

Sun Visors -- Yes

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Mazda MX-5 RF vs Tesla Model Y FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Mazda MX-5 RF vs Tesla Model Y?

MX-5 RF is priced at RM 293,000 and Model Y is priced at RM 199,000. Hence Model Y is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Mazda MX-5 RF vs Tesla Model Y?

The Mazda MX-5 RF has power of 181 hp with 205 Nm torque and Tesla Model Y has power of 201 hp with 350 Nm torque. Thus making Model Y the more powerful as compared to MX-5 RF.

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Which Car has more safety features between Mazda MX-5 RF vs Tesla Model Y?

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

Model Y 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, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Emergency Stop Signal, Park Assist, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

The Tesla Model Y has higher number of sefety features than MX-5 RF, hence Tesla Model Y is more safer than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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

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

Model Y comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Central Console Armrest, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Memory Seats, Anti-glare Mirrors and Wireless Charger

The Tesla Model Y has higher number of comfort features than MX-5 RF, hence Tesla Model Y is more comfortable than Mazda MX-5 RF.

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What is MX-5 RF vs Model Y dimension size comparison?

The MX-5 RF dimension are 3915 mm length, 1735 mm width, 1235 mm height while the Model Y Dimensions are 4750 mm length, 1921 mm width, 1624 mm height. Hence, the Model Y is more longer, Model Y is more wider and Model Y is more higher.

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