The previous year Miata made 155 horsepower with its engine but that would seriously undermine the performance of the hardtop RF seeing as the RF is 110 pounds heavier than the soft top version. The 2019 MX-5 RF has been given justice thanks to its amped-up power output. Inevitably, the question of convertible’s top enters the scene. Soft Top vs Hardtop. Although both tops reduce driver’s fatigue in comparison with the top open (because they provide the protection from wind and sun), the soft top reduces less drag and wind noise inside the cabin than the hardtop does. If you like to put the top down on those nice days then a soft top may be a better choice. If you want both get a hard top to start with. here is why. from dealership. $2500 for hard top. $180 for wiring kit (wiper and defrost) $565 for soft top. Its cheaper buying a soft top later than getting a hard top later If I had an option - I'd definitely take the hard-top over a soft-top. As mentioned, the hard-top looks like a normal coupe when the top is up, and looks just like any other convertible when the top is down. Yes, more weight, but meh, whatever. Similar discussion over at F3x forum. Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe (2006 – 2015) At A Glance. Electrically folding hard top version of the MX-5. Just as good to drive as the standard fabric roof model. Top build quality. Not much room in the cabin. Limited boot space. Starting to show its age. Insurance Groups are between 21–28. On average it achieves 95% of the official MPG figure. 1.2K. 81K views 4 years ago. This Miata review will feature the 2019 Mazda MX-5 Soft Top vs the RF Hard Top. I have already done an in depth review on the 2019 Mazda Miata MX-5 RF but Powering all 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miatas is a 2.0-liter inline-4 engine that produces 167 horsepower (158 with the automatic transmission) and 140 pound-feet of torque. Sport models come standard with Weighing just 30kg more than its soft-top sibling, the 1152kg Roadster Coupe stayed true to the MX-5 formula, while simultaneously offering the safety, security and refinement new-age convertible buyers were coming to expect. At $47,660 (plus ORCs) the MX-5 Roadster Coupe wasn’t cheap – even if competitively priced against its rivals. LSTU.