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DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (130 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (34,000 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – DS Automobiles DS 4 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

DS Automobiles DS 4 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • a bit more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • a bit cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

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

DS 4

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,529 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the DS Automobiles DS 4 uses 5.2 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers only slightly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 2 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 DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 2.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the DS Automobiles DS 4 delivers significantly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 148 Nm more.

DS 4

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: DS Automobiles DS 4 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,558 kg. The difference is around 480 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers considerably more boot space – 430 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 300 L.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries substantially more – 442 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The DS Automobiles DS 4 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.

from £34,000
DS 4

DS Automobiles DS 4

  • Engine Type : Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
137 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
53 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
430 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,400 mm
Length
-
Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
442 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
203 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
300 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
DS Automobiles
Brand
Mazda
Is the DS Automobiles DS 4 offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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