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Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (453 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (51,800 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Mustang Coupe or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Ford Mustang Coupe vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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

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

Mustang Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Ford Mustang Coupe costs 51,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 22,809 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Mustang Coupe with 12 L/100km. The difference is about 5.8 L/100km.

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 Ford Mustang Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 453 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 321 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Mustang Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Mustang Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 388 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: Ford Mustang Coupe offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,808 kg. The difference is around 730 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Mustang Coupe carries considerably more – 334 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 182 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Mustang Coupe 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.

from £51,800
Mustang Coupe

Ford Mustang Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 446 - 453 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12 - 12.4 L/100km
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Ford Mustang Coupe

The Ford Mustang Coupe wears its muscle on its sleeve, delivering a raw, grin-inducing driving experience that turns everyday roads into a little theater of noise and swagger. Inside it's surprisingly livable for regular use, so if you want headline-grabbing looks and a proper driver's car without pretending to be a luxury cruiser, the Mustang coupe is a very entertaining choice.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
51,800 - 65,600 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
12 - 12.4 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
275 - 282 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,808 - 1,837 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
1,916 - 1,917 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
327 - 334 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 - 453 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.4 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
540 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
328 - 334 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
5,038 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

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

The Ford Mustang Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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