Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8i 16V Automatic
Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8 petrol description
Cabrio Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8i 16V Automatic has been produced from January, 2000 to December, 2005. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 1.8 litres, which produces power of 146 horsepower on 7000 rpm and torque 168 Nm (Newton metres) on 5000 revolutions per minute.
Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8i 16V Automatic has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and Aisin AW03-70LE automatic gearbox with 4 gears. With proper servicing, Aisin AW03-70LE gearbox has an average lifespan (mileage before needing serious repairs or rebuild) of 500,000 km.
Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8i 16V Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.4 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 190 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8i 16V Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 50 litres or 13.21 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 520 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 660 kilometers on highway.

Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8i 16V Automatic technical data
Model: | Mazda MX-5 1.8i 16V Automatic | ||
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Body style: | Cabrio | ||
Production period: | 2000. January ... 2005. December | ||
Engine: | 1840 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
Power: | 146 HP ON 7000 RPM | Torque: | 168 NM ON 5000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 190 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.5 (highway) | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres (13.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 3.98m (length) 1.68m (width) 1.22m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 9.7 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 2 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 145 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 1280 kg |
All Mazda MX-5 cabrio [1998 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Mazda MX-5 1998 1.6 i 16V 110 Hp
Most fuel efficient version |
1.6 Petrol | 110 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mazda MX-5 1998 1.6 i 16V 125 Hp
Most fuel efficient version |
1.6 Petrol | 125 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mazda MX-5 1998 1.8 i 16V
Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8 seconds |
1.8 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.6 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Mazda MX-5 2000 1.8i 16V Jan 2000 — Dec 2005 | 1.8 Petrol | 146 HP | 8.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Mazda MX-5 2000 1.8i 16V Automatic
Jan 2000 — Dec 2005 Only version with automatic transmission |
1.8 Petrol | 146 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Mazda MX-5 2004 1.8 Turbo
Jan 2004 — Dec 2005 Most powerfull version (172 HP) |
1.8 Petrol | 172 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (6) |