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Fiat Scudo vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (30,900 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Scudo or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Fiat Scudo vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Fiat Scudo

  • visibly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly cheaper
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Fiat Scudo costs 30,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,944 £.

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

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 Scudo offers visibly 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 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat Scudo takes 10.5 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Scudo delivers significantly 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 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,722 kg. The difference is around 644 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Scudo offers significantly more boot space – 800 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 670 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Scudo carries significantly more – 1,805 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,653 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Scudo 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 £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
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,900 - 51,300 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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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
Roadster
Seats
2 - 8
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,722 - 2,260 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
450 - 800 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,920 - 2,010 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
840 - 1,805 kg
Payload
152 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
8.3 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
What drive types are available for the Fiat Scudo?

The Fiat Scudo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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