2024 Mini Convertible vs Mazda MX-5
Spec Comparison
Here is a comparison between critical aspects you should know when comparing these two great convertibles.
| Mini Convertible | Mazda MX-5 | |
 Starting Price (Lowest Trim) |
$40,590* | $41,900* |
| Starting Price (Highest Trim) |
$56,190* | $45,000* |
| Total amount of Trims |
3 | 2 |
| Standard Engine |
Three-cylinder 12-valve Twin Power Turbo | Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre DOHC 16-Valve Four-Cylinder |
| Horsepower / Torque |
134 hp / 162 lb-ft | 181 hp / 151 lb-ft |
| Standard Wheel Size |
16-inch | 17-inch |
| Standard Entertainment System |
8.8-inch touchscreen display | 8.8-inch-wide colour touchscreen display featuring Mazda Connect |
| Seating Capacity |
4 | 2 |
| Standard Transmission |
Six-speed manual transmission | Skyactiv-MT six-speed manual transmission |
| Fuel Economy (City / Highway) |
8.3 L/100 km / 6.4 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km / 7.0 L/100 km |
2024 Mini Convertible vs Mazda MX-5
Convertibles are a pinnacle of style, offering the ability to lower the roof on a sunny day and enjoy the air in your hair. However, no two vehicles are alike, and neither are the 2024 Mini Convertible and the Mazda MX-5. We take a look at what makes these two cars stand apart from each other and what type of driver best suits each one.
Pricing
Of the two vehicles, the Mini has the lowest starting price of $40,590* for its standard model compared to the Mazda at $41,900*. However, the Mini has three trims, one more than the two available for the Mazda. The highest trim pricing for the Mini Convertible John Cooper Works is $56,190*, which is higher than the starting price for the Mazda MX-5 GT.
Comfort
When it comes to seating, the Mini offers itself as a more spacious and versatile option with the ability to seat up to four. The MX-5 can seat only two, making it a less ideal choice for anyone with a family. However, both options offer comfortable seating with lots of added features.
Performance
The Mini uses a three-cylinder, 12-valve, twin-power turbo engine with an overall better output. The engine has better fuel economy and higher torque, though it loses substantially to the Mazda’s Skyactiv-G 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve Four-Cylinder engine, which has more horsepower.
Get Yours Today
Stop by MINI Edmonton in Alberta today and feel the wind in your hair while test-driving the 2024 Mini Convertible.
*All pricing is based on Alberta MSRP and does not include taxes and fees. Dealer pricing may differ. Prices are subject to change anytime without notice.