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Ford Focus Turnier vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (28,500 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Focus Turnier or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Ford Focus Turnier vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Ford Focus Turnier

  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Focus Turnier

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Ford Focus Turnier is barely cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus Turnier uses 5 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Ford Focus Turnier offers considerably more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus Turnier is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus Turnier delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 268 Nm more.

Focus Turnier

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Focus Turnier offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,413 kg. The difference is around 335 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers significantly more boot space – 635 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 505 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus Turnier carries substantially more – 557 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 405 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus Turnier 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 £28,500
Focus Turnier

Ford Focus Turnier

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
Ford Focus Turnier
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Ford Focus Turnier
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
120 - 183 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
52 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
523 - 557 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
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