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Fiat Scudo vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Fiat Scudo vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • marginally cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Scudo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Fiat Scudo is marginally cheaper – starting at 30,900 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 456 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.2 L/100km – no difference here.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Scudo offers clearly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Scudo delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

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 Scudo offers more seats – 8 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 608 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers significantly more boot space – 800 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 673 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries clearly more – 1,805 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,639 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo 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 £30,900
Scudo

Fiat Scudo

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 221 - 352 km
Fiat Scudo
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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Fiat Scudo

The Fiat Scudo is a practical and unpretentious van that balances hardworking utility with a surprisingly polished cabin, making it a sensible choice for tradespeople and families who need space without fuss. It doesn't pretend to be flashy, but its clever packaging, sensible driving manners and affordable running costs make the Scudo a dependable partner for the daily grind and weekend projects — and it even manages to look tidy in the car park.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Fiat Scudo
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.6 - 24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
221 - 352 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 187 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van, Bus
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 - 2,010 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
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 180 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.5 - 11.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 132 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
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