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Ford Mustang Convertible vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (446 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (56900 £ vs 28400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Convertible or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Ford Mustang Convertible

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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

Mustang Convertible

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 28400 £ , while the Ford Mustang Convertible costs 56900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda MX-5 Roadster manages with 6.20 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the Ford Mustang Convertible with 12.30 L. The difference is about 6.10 L per 100 km.

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 Ford Mustang Convertible has a convincingly edge – offering 446 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 314 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: Ford Mustang Convertible pulls clearly stronger with 540 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 388 Nm difference.

Mustang Convertible

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Mustang Convertible offers convincingly more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.

In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1078 kg compared to 1876 kg. The difference is around 798 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Ford Mustang Convertible offers decisively more room – 310 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 180 L.

When it comes to payload, Ford Mustang Convertible decisively takes the win – 324 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Convertible 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.

Ford Mustang Convertible
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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from about £56,900
Mustang Convertible

Ford Mustang Convertible

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 446 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.3 - 12.4 L

Ford Mustang Convertible

The Ford Mustang Convertible makes every drive feel like a small celebration, its exhaust note and open-air drama turning mundane routes into showstoppers. It’s a car that doubles as a weekend mood lifter and a credible everyday companion, blending swagger with surprising practicality.

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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 Mustang Convertible
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
56900 - 59900 £
Price
28400 - 33800 £
Consumption L/100km
12.3 - 12.4 L
Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
280 - 282 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
61 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Convertible
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1876 kg
Curb weight
1078 kg
Trunk capacity
310 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4810 mm
Length
-
Width
1916 mm
Width
1735 mm
Height
1403 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
319 - 324 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
446 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5 - 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
Max Speed
250 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
540 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
5038 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
Is the Ford Mustang Convertible offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Rear-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.