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Ford Bronco vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (335 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (58,200 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Bronco or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Ford Bronco vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Ford Bronco

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

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

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

Bronco

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Ford Bronco costs 58,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,880 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Bronco with 11.3 L/100km. The difference is about 5.1 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Ford Bronco offers clearly more power – delivering 335 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 203 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Bronco is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Bronco delivers clearly more torque with 563 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 411 Nm more.

Bronco

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Ford Bronco offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,289 kg. The difference is around 1,175 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Bronco offers considerably more boot space – 562 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 435 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Bronco carries clearly more – 411 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 245 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Bronco 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 £58,200
Bronco

Ford Bronco

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 335 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 11.3 - 12.7 L/100km
Ford Bronco
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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Ford Bronco

The Ford Bronco is a go-anywhere SUV that wraps rugged off-road capability in retro looks and modern tech, promising weekend warriors a grin from first mud splash to last campfire. With removable roofs and doors, a surprisingly polished cabin for everyday life and a wide range of trims, it’s as happy tackling trails as it is turning heads on the school run — adventure with attitude.

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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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Ford Bronco
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
58,200 - 60,000 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
11.3 - 12.7 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
257 - 288 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,289 - 2,418 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
504 - 562 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,928 - 1,937 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
387 - 411 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
335 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.7 - 7.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
563 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
246 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
2,694 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
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