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Aixam Minauto vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (9,900 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aixam Minauto or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Aixam Minauto vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Aixam Minauto

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly more power
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Minauto

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Aixam Minauto is considerably cheaper – starting at 9,900 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,428 £.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 152 Nm compared to 40 Nm. That’s about 112 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Aixam Minauto is considerably lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,114 kg. The difference is around 689 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Aixam Minauto carries noticeably more – 250 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 84 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aixam Minauto is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £9,900
Minauto

Aixam Minauto

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Aixam Minauto
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Aixam Minauto

The Aixam Minauto is a tiny, no-nonsense city microcar from Aixam that prioritizes ease of parking and low running costs over outright performance. It suits urban commuters who want a compact, economical runabout with basic comfort and safety, though buyers should expect limited pace and cabin space compared with conventional cars.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Aixam Minauto
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
9,900 - 10,900 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
425 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,500 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
250 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
21 - 40 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
2
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
479 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Aixam
Brand
Mazda
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