Club (RF) RWD
What the Club (RF) adds over the Sport
| Spec | Sport | Club (RF) |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.6 cu-ft | 4.5 cu-ft |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2403 lbs | 2496 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2341 lbs | 2452 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 4.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2745 lbs | 2862 lbs |
| Front headroom | 37.4 in | 36.8 in |
| Overall height | 48.6 in | 49 in |
| Tire size | P195/50 R16 high-performance summer | P205/45 R17 high-performance summer |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 17 in |
| Wheel width | 6 in | 7 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 17 x 7 inch aluminum alloy wheels, metallic black, 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires, Antenna, trunk lid-mounted "shark fin", BOSE® Audio System with 9 Speakers, including driver and passenger headrest speakers and subwoofer (AudioPilot™), Black cloth-trimmed seats with light gray accent stitching, Center console vinyl leather, Daytime running lights - LED, Door Trim - Vinyl leather w/body-color upper, Door pull handle cap - Bright, Engine start switch with bright ring, Front air dam - black (port installation), Front shock tower brace (not available for AT models), Heated seats w/3 settings, IP lower panel - Vinyl leather ilo plastic, Limited-slip rear differential (not available for AT models), Rear console lid - Vinyl leather ilo plastic, Rear lip spoiler - black (port installation), Seat back bar trim - piano black, SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI, Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® dampers (not available for AT models), Wiper, Design Blade, Wireless Apple CarPlay™
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake type | 11-in. vented discs w/single-piston calipers |
| Rear brake type | 11-in. solid discs w/single-piston aluminum calipers |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical (lever type) |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 4.5 cu-ft |
Connected Services
| Connected services brand | MAZDA CONNECT |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | 3 months |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 49 in |
| Overall length | 154.1 in |
| Overall width | 68.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 90.9 in |
Engine Basics
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1998 cc |
| Fuel injection system | Electronically controlled fuel injection |
| Engine type (full description) | SKYACTIV-G 2.0L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder with VVT |
| Valve configuration | Chain-driven dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder with variable intake valve timing |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 181 hp |
| Torque | 151 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 29 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 34 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 11.9 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 36.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 43.1 in |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 52.2 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion / Double pinion electric power assist (DP-EPAS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 15.4 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P205/45 R17 high-performance summer |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 2.866 (MT) / 3.583 (AT) |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | manual |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2496 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2452 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 2862 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety13 std · 0 opt
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Dual front airbags
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Rearview Camera
- Side-impact airbags
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) w/ Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist
- Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Traction Control
- Side-impact door beams
- Smart City Brake Support (SCBS)
- Three point safety belts with pretensioners and force limiters
- Anti-theft engine immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Infotainment13 std · 0 opt
- Android Auto™ / Apple CarPlay™ integration
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- BOSE® Audio System with 9 Speakers, including driver and passenger headrest speakers and subwoofer (AudioPilot™)
- Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio
- Color touchscreen display
- HD radio™
- MAZDA CONNECT™ infotainment system
- Multi-Function Commander Control
- SiriusXM® satellite radio w/ 3-month trial n/a AK & HI
- Speed-sensing audio volume control system
- Steering wheel mounted audio & speed controls
- USB audio input (2)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay™
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- 12V power outlet
- Cruise control
- Fuel lid lock connected to door locks
- Mazda Advanced keyless entry (New Design)
- Power door locks
- Power windows with one-touch down feature
- Push button ignition
- Remote trunk lid release
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Air conditioning
Seating2 std · 1 opt
- Heated seats w/3 settings
- Black cloth-trimmed seats with light gray accent stitching
- Recaro® Sport Seats (with light gray stitch) optional
Interior23 std · 0 opt
- 3-Spoke leather steering wheel
- Center console vinyl leather
- Coolant-temperature gauge
- Courtesy light on windshield header
- Door Trim - Vinyl leather w/body-color upper
- Door pull handle cap - Bright
- Driver and passenger back panel covered storage box
- Dual cup holders (removable)
- Engine start switch with bright ring
- Foot rest - driver
- Gauge rings - Bright
- IP lower panel - Vinyl leather ilo plastic
- Leather-trimmed parking brake
- Leather-trimmed shift knob
- Lockable center rear storage console
- Meter Ring - Bright
- Mirror, vanity / driver & passenger
- Padded door armrests
- Rear console lid - Vinyl leather ilo plastic
- Wind blocker - mesh aero board
- Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel
- Floor mats, carpeted
- Trip computer (distance to empty, avg. fuel econ., current fuel economy and avg. vehicle speed)
Exterior21 std · 3 opt
- LED headlamps
- 17 x 7 inch aluminum alloy wheels, metallic black
- 205/45 R17 high-performance summer tires
- Aluminum front fenders, hood and trunk lid
- Antenna, rear fender mounted
- Antenna, trunk lid-mounted "shark fin"
- Body-color door handle and front & rear bumpers
- Daytime running lights - LED
- Dual exhaust outlets - silver
- Dual power side mirrors - piano black
- Front air dam - black (port installation)
- HPR windshield
- Manual black cloth convertible top
- Rear lip spoiler - black (port installation)
- Seat back bar trim - piano black
- Tail lights - LED
- Tire puncture repair kit
- Windshield, solar-control/tinted (green)
- Wiper, Design Blade
- Wipers, intermittent w/adjustable timing
- BBS forged 17 inch alloy wheels, dark gunmetal finish optional
- Rear bumper skirt - black (port installation) optional
- Side sill extensions - black (port installation) optional
- Glass rear window with defogger
Powertrain6 std · 0 opt
- Aluminum Power Plant Frame (PPF)
- Induction Sound Enhancer
- Limited-slip rear differential (not available for AT models)
- Low-inertia dual-mass flywheel
- SKYACTIV®-MT 6-Speed manual transmission w/ short-throw shifter
- Skyactiv®-g 2.0L DOHC 16-VALVE I4 VVT
Chassis11 std · 2 opt
- Advanced Front Midship Layout
- Front & rear stabilizer bars
- Front double wishbone suspension with aluminum arms and monotube dampers
- Front shock tower brace (not available for AT models)
- Front ventilated disc brakes
- KPC
- Power-assist 4-wheel disc brakes
- Rear disc brakes with aluminum calipers
- Rear multi-link suspension with aluminum bearing support and monotube dampers
- Sport-tuned suspension with Bilstein® dampers (not available for AT models)
- Steering - Double-Pinion Electric Power Assist Steering (DP-EPAS)
- Brembo/BBS RECARO Package (MT only): Brembo front brakes, BBS forged 17" alloy wheels (Dark Gunmetal), Aero kit (side sill extensions, rear bumper skirt), Heated Recaro Sport Seats optional
- Brembo® front brakes with red-painted front & rear calipers optional
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 MX-5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the Club (RF)
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Club (RF) add over the Sport?
Against the Sport, 22 features become standard that the Sport does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.