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Audi Q8 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (640 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (77,300 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi Q8 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Audi Q8 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Audi Q8

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Audi Q8 costs 77,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 48,352 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Audi Q8 uses 3.9 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.3 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Audi Q8 offers substantially more power – delivering 640 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 508 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi Q8 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Audi Q8 delivers clearly more torque with 850 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 698 Nm more.

Q8

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Audi Q8 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,175 kg. The difference is around 1,097 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi Q8 offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 475 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi Q8 carries clearly more – 665 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 513 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Audi Q8 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 £77,300
Q8

Audi Q8

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 231 - 640 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 80 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
77,300 - 137,100 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
3.9 - 13.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
80 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
88 - 297 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,175 - 2,490 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
439 - 605 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,995 - 2,007 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
620 - 665 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
231 - 640 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
500 - 850 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
170 - 471 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Audi Q8 have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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