2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
BMW 230i xDrive vs Mazda MX-5
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The MX-5 uses 0.4 L/100 km less combined (8 vs 8.4), about 80 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the MX-5: 9.1/10 vs 8.7/10.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 230i xDrive and 0 for the MX-5.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | $35,700 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 8.7/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Body | Coupe | Coupe |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.4 | 8 |
| City | 9.5 | 9 |
| Highway | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 194 | 187 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | 181 hp |
| Seats | — | 2 |
| Drivetrain | — | RWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | No |
| Fuel required | — | Premium gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 9 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.