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Citroen Spacetourer vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Citroen Spacetourer or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Citroen Spacetourer vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Citroen Spacetourer

  • markedly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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  • markedly cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Spacetourer

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Citroen Spacetourer costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,120 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Citroen Spacetourer with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 Citroen Spacetourer offers markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Citroen Spacetourer takes 11 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Citroen Spacetourer delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

Spacetourer

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.

Seats: Citroen Spacetourer offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,953 kg. The difference is around 875 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen Spacetourer offers significantly more boot space – 2,011 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 1,881 L.

When it comes to payload, the Citroen Spacetourer carries significantly more – 914 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 762 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Citroen Spacetourer is decisively ahead 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.

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Spacetourer

Citroen Spacetourer

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 219 - 351 km
Citroen Spacetourer
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Citroen Spacetourer

The Citroën SpaceTourer is a quietly practical people carrier that turns the chaos of family transport into a calm, sensible experience. With clever interior packaging and a relaxed ride it makes long trips surprisingly pleasant — even the backseat critics might stop grumbling.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Citroen Spacetourer
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,100 - 44,900 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.7 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
219 - 351 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 180 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,953 - 2,211 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
1,624 - 2,011 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
877 - 914 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Citroen
Brand
Mazda
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