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Fiat Topolino vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (8,500 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Fiat Topolino or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Fiat Topolino vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Fiat Topolino

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Topolino

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Fiat Topolino is significantly cheaper – starting at 8,500 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 19,971 £.

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers substantially more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 124 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 152 Nm compared to 44 Nm. That’s about 108 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Fiat Topolino is clearly lighter – 562 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 516 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster carries marginally more – 152 kg compared to 138 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Topolino 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.

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Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
8,500 - 8,600 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
562 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,400 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
138 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
44 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Fiat
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Fiat Topolino have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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