Mazda MX-5 Miata vs Honda Civic Si
Side-by-side score breakdown across reliability, safety, value, performance, and technology.
What the Numbers Mean for You
- Fuel: at 15,000 miles/year, the Mazda MX-5 Miata saves roughly $183/year ($2,100 vs $2,283) — about $915 over five years.
- Biggest gap — technology: the Honda Civic Si leads by 0.9 points (7.3 vs 6.4). In practice that means a more modern cabin — infotainment, connectivity, and driver aids.
Quick verdict: the Mazda MX-5 Miata leads on both long-haul dependability and the driving experience — the main reason to pick the Civic Si instead is price or personal preference on styling and brand.
Fuel estimates assume 15,000 miles/year at $3.50/gal. Recall counts from NHTSA at page build time. Scores are Carivo's editorial assessment informed by NHTSA, EPA, and manufacturer data — how we score →
