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Ferrari Roma Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (620 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (207,700 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ferrari Roma Convertible or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Ferrari Roma Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Ferrari Roma Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Roma Convertible

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 considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Ferrari Roma Convertible costs 207,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 178,737 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari Roma Convertible with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 Ferrari Roma Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 620 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 488 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari Roma Convertible is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari Roma Convertible delivers considerably more torque with 760 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 608 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ferrari Roma Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,654 kg. The difference is around 576 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari Roma Convertible offers clearly more boot space – 272 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 142 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster 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.

from £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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Ferrari Roma Convertible

The Ferrari Roma Spider dresses the marque’s drama in a restrained, almost polite suit, folding its roof away to reveal a cabin that feels as civilized as it does intoxicating. Behind the wheel it serves grand touring manners with a playful shove and soundtrack, perfect for drivers who want thrilling Ferrari emotion without the daily fuss.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
207,700 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
10.3 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
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
234 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
80 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,654 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
272 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,656 mm
Length
-
Width
1,974 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,306 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
620 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
320 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
760 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
456 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
3,855 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ferrari
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Ferrari Roma Convertible have?

The Ferrari Roma Convertible is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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