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BYD ETP3 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (136 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD ETP3 or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

BYD ETP3 vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

BYD ETP3

  • marginally more power
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

ETP3

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the BYD ETP3 costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 258 £.

MX-5 Coupe

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 BYD ETP3 offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BYD ETP3 delivers moderately more torque with 180 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 28 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,640 kg. The difference is around 526 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BYD ETP3 carries considerably more – 780 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 614 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD ETP3 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

£31,620
ETP3

BYD ETP3

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Electric Range 233 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,600 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
233 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,640 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,460 mm
Length
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Width
1,720 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,875 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
3,500 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
780 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
100 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
180 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mazda
Is the BYD ETP3 offered with different drivetrains?

The BYD ETP3 is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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