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Fiat Ducato vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (41,200 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Ducato or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Fiat Ducato vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Fiat Ducato

  • very slightly more power
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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

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

Ducato

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Fiat Ducato costs 41,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,195 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Fiat Ducato with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 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 Fiat Ducato offers very slightly more power – delivering 140 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 8 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Ducato delivers significantly more torque with 350 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm more.

Ducato

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: Fiat Ducato offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,087 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Ducato carries significantly more – 2,020 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,868 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Ducato is slightly 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 £41,200
Ducato

Fiat Ducato

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
41,200 - 43,900 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.2 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
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
198 - 217 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
3
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,230 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
2,050 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,315 - 2,020 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Fiat Ducato?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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