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Comparison Test: 2006 Pontiac Solstice and 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Specifications
By: Frank Filipponio
Photos by Drew Phillips
February 22, 2006
General Information
Car:
2006 Pontiac Solstice / 2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Vehicle Type:
2-door convertible, front-engine, rwd / 2-door convertible, front-engine, rwd
Base Price:
$20,490 / $20,995
Price as Tested:
$24,105 / $27,095
Warranty:
3-year 36,000 mile, 3-year 60,000 mile powertrain /
Drivetrain
Engine Type:
Inline-4 / Inline-4
Displacement:
2384 cc / 1999 cc
Valvetrain:
dohc 4-valve/cylinder / dohc 4-valve/cylinder
Horsepower:
177 bhp @ 6600 rpm / 170 bhp @ 6700 rpm
Torque:
166 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm / 140 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Transmission:
5-speed manual / 6-speed manual
Wheels/Tires/Brakes
Wheels:
18 x 8 inch 5-spoke alloys / 17 x 7 inch 10-spoke alloys
Tires:
245/45 R18 / 205/45 R17
Brakes:
11.7 in front, 10.9 in rear / 11.4 in front, 11.0 in rear
Dimensions
Wheelbase:
95.1 in / 91.7 in
Length:
157.2 in / 157.1 in
Height:
50.1 in / 49.0 in
Width:
71.3 in / 67.7 in
Track (f/r):
f: 60.7/r: 61.5 in / f: 58.7/r: 58.9 in
Curb Weight:
2860 lbs / 2510 lbs
Headroom (f/r):
37.3 in / 36.0 in
Legroom (f/r):
44.0 in / 43.0 in
Cargo Volume:
Unavailable
Performance
0-60 mph:
7.3 sec / 7.0 sec
0-100 mph:
Unavailable
1/4 mile:
Unavailable
Top Speed:
Unavailable
Available Options
Solstice:

Convenience Package:
- Cruise control
- Driver information center
- Fog lamps

Power Package:
- 3-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Power door locks
- Keyless entry
- Power mirrors

Premium Package
- 3-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Ebony or Steel/Sand leather seats

Miata:

Suspension Package
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Bilstein shocks
- Limited-slip differential (MT only)

Premium Package
- Xenon HID headlights
- Dynamic Stability Control w/ traction control
- Limited-slip differential (MT only)
- Mazda advanced keyless entry and start system
- Anti-theft alarm

Appearance Package
- Front air dam
- Side skirt
- Rear under skirt

Interior Trim Package
- Aluminum and leather shift knob
- Aluminum pedals
- Aluminum matching interior finish
Individual Available Accessories