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CUPRA Born vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (326 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (34,700 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Born or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

CUPRA Born vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

CUPRA Born

  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • noticeably cheaper
  • significantly lighter

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

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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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the CUPRA Born costs 34,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,223 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the CUPRA Born offers clearly more power – delivering 326 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 194 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Born is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Born delivers clearly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 393 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: CUPRA Born offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,828 kg. The difference is around 750 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Born offers considerably more boot space – 385 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 255 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Born carries significantly more – 452 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 300 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Born 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 £34,700
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CUPRA Born

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 - 326 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 428 - 594 km
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CUPRA Born

The CUPRA Born blends sharp, athletic styling with a playful electric character, delivering hatchback agility and hot-hatch attitude whether you're darting through the city or cruising the open road. Inside, the cabin punches above its weight with smart materials and practical space, making it a compelling pick for buyers who want electric motoring without surrendering the grin.

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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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,700 - 45,300 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
428 - 594 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
79 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,828 - 1,999 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
385 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,324 mm
Length
-
Width
1,809 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,540 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,267 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
431 - 452 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 - 326 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.6 - 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
265 - 545 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 - 240 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
Is the CUPRA Born offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

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