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Ford Transit Bus vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (50,500 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Ford Transit Bus or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Ford Transit Bus vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Ford Transit Bus

  • moderately more power
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Transit Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 21,538 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 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 Transit Bus offers moderately more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Transit Bus delivers significantly more torque with 390 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm more.

Transit Bus

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 1,260 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers significantly more boot space – 130 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries considerably more – 1,162 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,010 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster 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 £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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
245 - 248 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
70 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
9
Seats
2
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
0 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Length
-
Width
2,059 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Ford
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Ford Transit Bus?

The Ford Transit Bus is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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