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CUPRA Formentor vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (390 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (35,800 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – CUPRA Formentor or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

CUPRA Formentor vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

CUPRA Formentor

4.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly cheaper
  • noticeably 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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Formentor

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the CUPRA Formentor costs 35,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,789 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the CUPRA Formentor uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 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 CUPRA Formentor offers considerably more power – delivering 390 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the CUPRA Formentor is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the CUPRA Formentor delivers considerably more torque with 480 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 328 Nm more.

Formentor

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,434 kg. The difference is around 356 kg.

Looking at boot space, the CUPRA Formentor offers substantially more boot space – 450 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the CUPRA Formentor carries significantly more – 526 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 374 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The CUPRA Formentor stands well ahead of its rival 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 £35,800
Formentor

CUPRA Formentor

  • Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 150 - 390 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 10.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 117 - 126 km
CUPRA Formentor
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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CUPRA Formentor

The CUPRA Formentor blends sporty driving dynamics with crossover practicality, delivering sharp handling and an engaging character that makes it fun on twisty roads as well as in daily driving. Inside, it pairs a driver-focused cabin and premium materials with clever practicality, offering a confident, distinctive alternative to conventional SUVs.

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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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CUPRA Formentor
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
35,800 - 62,500 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 10.1 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
117 - 126 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
32 - 229 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,434 - 1,742 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
345 - 450 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,839 - 1,852 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
439 - 526 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
150 - 390 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 - 9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 480 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 5
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
110 - 287 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,480 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, D, F, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
CUPRA
Brand
Mazda
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