Honda S2000 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata: 0–60 and Quarter-Mile Comparison
This comparison brings together verified acceleration results for the Honda S2000 and Mazda MX-5 Miata, focusing on 0–60 mph times, quarter-mile times, and broader acceleration comparisons across available tests. It draws on 20 recorded tests for the S2000 and 74 for the Miata, giving useful context for how these two lightweight roadsters perform across different years and trims.
In production form, the Honda S2000 holds the quicker 0–60 mph result at 5.2 seconds, 0.2 second ahead of the Mazda MX-5 Miata’s best 5.4-second run. The S2000 also owns the fastest production quarter-mile here, with a 13.8-second pass versus the Miata’s 14.2 seconds. Fastest overall 0–60 is a separate, non-production result, where a modified Miata leads with a 3.5-second time.
Year coverage spans 2000 to 2008 for the S2000 and 1990 to 2024 for the MX-5 Miata, with 2008 as the latest shared model year with verified data; in that shared year, the S2000 is quicker to 60 mph by 1.2 seconds. Use the tables below to compare individual trims, sources, and test results in more detail.
S2000 Fastest 0–60
5.20sec
2001
Roadster
MX-5 Miata Fastest 0–60
5.40sec
2022
Club
0–60 Winner
Honda S2000
(0.20s faster)
Tests in Database
94
20 + 74
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Category Winners: S2000 vs MX-5 Miata
The Honda S2000 leads 4–2 across 6 performance categories, with the Mazda MX-5 Miata taking 2 categories.
| Category | Honda S2000 | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest production 0–60 | 5.20s Winner | 5.40s |
| Fastest production ¼ mile | 13.80s Winner | 14.20s |
| Fastest overall 0–60 | 4.70s | 3.50s Winner |
| Fastest overall ¼ mile | 13.30s | 11.70s Winner |
| Median production 0–60 | 5.80s Winner | 6.60s |
| Median production ¼ mile | 14.20s Winner | 15.10s |
| Category wins | 4 | 2 |
🏆 Overall Winner: Honda S2000
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All-Time Production Records
Production vehicles onlyThe Honda S2000 holds the production 0–60 record at 5.20s, 0.20s quicker than the Mazda MX-5 Miata's best of 5.40s.
Fastest Production 0–60
S2000
5.20s
2001 · Roadster
MX-5 Miata
5.40s
2022 · Club
0.20s difference
Fastest Production ¼ Mile
S2000
13.80s
2008 · 100.8 mph
MX-5 Miata
14.20s
2024 · 96.1 mph
0.40s difference
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Fastest Overall Results
Includes modified and non-production vehiclesCounting all tests, the Mazda MX-5 Miata has been clocked at 3.50s 0–60 — 1.20s quicker than the Honda S2000's overall best of 4.70s.
Fastest Overall 0–60
S2000
4.70s
2001 · Comptech Roadster
modified
MX-5 Miata
3.50s
2016 · Flyin’ LS3 Grand Touring
modified
Fastest Overall ¼ Mile
S2000
13.30s
2001 · 108.0 mph
modified
MX-5 Miata
11.70s
2016 · 123.0 mph
modified
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Typical Production Performance
Medians and averages across all production testsOn a typical production run, the Honda S2000 reaches 60 mph in 5.80s — 0.80s quicker than the Mazda MX-5 Miata's median of 6.60s.
| Metric | Honda S2000 | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
|---|---|---|
| Median 0–60 | 5.80s | 6.60s |
| Average 0–60 | 5.83s | 6.83s |
| Median ¼ Mile | 14.20s | 15.10s |
| Average ¼ Mile | 14.34s | 15.25s |
| Sample (0–60) | 15 | 64 |
Median is preferred over average — it is less influenced by extreme outlier tests. Averages include all production runs on record.
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Latest Available Results
The most recent tested model year differs: Honda S2000 (2008) vs Mazda MX-5 Miata (2024). These results are not directly comparable.
| Metric | Honda S2000 | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
|---|---|---|
| Latest tested year | 2008 | 2024 |
| Best 0–60 that year |
5.30s
CR Roadster |
5.50s
RF Club |
| Best ¼ mile that year | 13.80s | 14.20s |
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Overlapping Model Years (2001–2008)
3 shared tested yearsRestricted to the 3 years both models overlapped (2001–2008), the Honda S2000 held a 1.50s median 0–60 advantage over the Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Median 0–60 · 2001–2008 era only
S2000
5.60s
8 production runs
MX-5 Miata
7.10s
5 production runs
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Data Coverage
The Honda S2000 has 20 tests spanning 2000–2008, while the Mazda MX-5 Miata has 74 tests from 1990–2024.
| Metric | Honda S2000 | Mazda MX-5 Miata |
|---|---|---|
| Total tests | 20 | 74 |
| Production tests | 15 | 64 |
| Earliest tested year | 2000 | 1990 |
| Latest tested year | 2008 | 2024 |
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Methodology
All 0–60 and quarter-mile results are sourced from independently published road tests by reputable automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed times are not included. When multiple publications test the same vehicle, each run is listed separately. Production and non-production results are clearly distinguished throughout. Fastest 0–60 and fastest quarter-mile records are treated as independent measurements and may come from different tests, trims, or sources.