Ford Mustang vs Mazda MX-5 vs Nissan Z

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    2026 Ford Mustang

    2026 Ford Mustang

    2.3 L, 10-speed auto, Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    From $72,990

    excl. on-roads

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    2025 Mazda MX-5

    2025 Mazda MX-5

    2.0 L, 6-speed manual, Convertible, Petrol, RWD

    From $42,140

    excl. on-roads

    Base auto-selected
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    2025 Nissan Z

    2025 Nissan Z

    3.0 L, 6-speed manual, Coupe, Petrol, RWD

    From $76,160

    excl. on-roads

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    Overview

    Variant

    Variant

    Variant

    Body type

    Coupe

    Body type

    Convertible

    Body type

    Coupe

    Engine size

    2.3 L

    Engine size

    2.0 L

    Engine size

    3.0 L

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    Rear

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    9.4 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.8 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    10.8 / 100 km

    Power and torque

    232kW / 475Nm

    Power and torque

    135kW / 205Nm

    Power and torque

    298kW / 475Nm

    644km

    662km

    574km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    10 year

    Doors

    2

    Doors

    2

    Doors

    3

    Seats

    4

    Seats

    2

    Seats

    2

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    Specifications

    Engine size

    2.3 L

    Engine size

    2.0 L

    Engine size

    3.0 L

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    Cylinders

    4cyl

    Cylinders

    6cyl

    644km

    662km

    574km

    Power

    232kW at 5500 rpm

    Power

    135kW at 7000 rpm

    Power

    298kW at 6400 rpm

    Torque

    475Nm at 3000 rpm

    Torque

    205Nm at 4000 rpm

    Torque

    475Nm at 1600 rpm

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Engine configuration

    In-Line

    Engine configuration

    V

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Fuel injection

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    Acceleration (0-100km/h)

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    Rear

    Drive type

    Rear

    Transmission

    10 SP Automatic

    Transmission

    6 SP Manual

    Transmission

    6 SP Manual

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel type

    Premium Unleaded

    Fuel octane

    98

    Fuel octane

    95

    Fuel octane

    98

    Fuel tank capacity

    61 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    45 L

    Fuel tank capacity

    62 L

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    9.4 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    6.8 / 100 km

    Fuel efficiency (combined)

    10.8 / 100 km

    Urban efficiency

    Urban efficiency

    9.1 / 100km

    Urban efficiency

    14.9 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    Highway efficiency

    5.5 / 100km

    Highway efficiency

    8.3 / 100km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    215g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    161g / km

    CO2 emissions (combined)

    250g / km

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    5 year

    Warranty

    10 year

    Roadside assist

    12 month / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    5 year / Unlimited km

    Roadside assist

    12 month / Unlimited km

    Service interval

    12 month / 15,000 km

    Service interval

    12 month / 15,000 km

    Service interval

    12 month / 10,000 km

    Length

    4811 mm

    Length

    3915 mm

    Length

    4380 mm

    Height

    1407 mm

    Height

    1230 mm

    Height

    1315 mm

    Width

    1916 mm

    Width

    1735 mm

    Width

    1845 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    Ground clearance unladen

    150 mm

    Ground clearance unladen

    125 mm

    Front track

    1580 mm

    Front track

    1495 mm

    Front track

    1555 mm

    Rear track

    1623 mm

    Rear track

    1505 mm

    Rear track

    1565 mm

    Wheelbase

    2719 mm

    Wheelbase

    2310 mm

    Wheelbase

    2550 mm

    Boot space

    376 L

    Boot space

    130 L

    Boot space

    241 L

    Kerb weight

    3849 kg

    Kerb weight

    2282 kg

    Kerb weight

    3527 kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    undefined kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    undefined kg

    Gross vehicle mass

    1890 kg

    Tare weight

    1708 kg

    Tare weight

    1009 kg

    Tare weight

    1561 kg

    Braked towing capacity

    Braked towing capacity

    Braked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Unbraked towing capacity

    Front tyres

    255/40 R19 99Y

    Front tyres

    205/45 R17 84W

    Front tyres

    255/40 R19 94W

    Front rims

    9.0x19

    Front rims

    7.0x17

    Front rims

    9.5x19

    Rear tyres

    255/40 R19 99Y

    Rear tyres

    205/45 R17 84W

    Rear tyres

    275/35 R19 96W

    Rear rims

    9.0x19

    Rear rims

    7.0x17

    Rear rims

    10.0x19

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    Safety rating

    Number of airbags

    8

    Number of airbags

    4

    Number of airbags

    6

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Anti-collision system

    Standard

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    yes

    Driver monitoring

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor active without turn signal

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor active without turn signal

    Blind spot monitor

    Blind spot monitor active without turn signal

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Lane departure warning

    Standard

    Active lane control

    yes

    Active lane control

    Active lane control

    no

    Traffic sign recognition

    Not Available

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Traffic sign recognition

    Standard

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Security alarm

    Security alarm

    Alarm

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Four wheel drive type

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Low/high range

    no

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Approach angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Departure angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Breakover angle

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Differential lock

    Not Available

    Features

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Apple CarPlay

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Android Auto

    yes

    Wireless charging

    Standard

    Wireless charging

    Not Available

    Wireless charging

    Not Available

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    Digital radio (DAB+)

    yes

    360° camera

    Not Available

    360° camera

    Not Available

    360° camera

    Not Available

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Cruise control

    Standard

    Start/stop system

    Not Available

    Start/stop system

    Not Available

    Start/stop system

    Not Available

    Number of speakers

    12

    Number of speakers

    6

    Number of speakers

    8

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    Text-to-speech/Speech-to-text

    USB ports (front)

    1

    USB ports (front)

    1

    USB ports (front)

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    USB ports (rear)

    0

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless entry

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Keyless start

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    yes

    Rain sensing wipers

    no

    Rain sensing wipers

    no

    Display screen size

    13.20 ”

    Display screen size

    8.80 ”

    Display screen size

    8.00 ”

    Seat material

    Leather

    Seat material

    Suede

    Seat material

    Leather

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (front)

    no

    Heated seats (front)

    yes

    Heated seats (rear)

    no

    Heated seats (rear)

    Heated seats (rear)

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Heated steering wheel

    no

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning type

    Fully-Auto

    Air conditioning zones

    2

    Air conditioning zones

    1

    Air conditioning zones

    Sunroof

    Not Available

    Sunroof

    Not Available

    Sunroof

    Not Available

    Deals

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    Consumer finance: 1.99% p.a. comparison rate*# | 36 month loan term | No balloon | Min. 10% deposit | Excludes Darkhorse | Ends 30 Sept 2025

    $1,820 / mo
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