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Genesis G80 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (370 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Genesis G80 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Genesis G80 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Genesis G80

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

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,323 £.

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 Genesis G80 offers clearly more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 548 Nm more.

G80

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Genesis G80 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G80 offers significantly more boot space – 354 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries significantly more – 490 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 is clearly superior overall 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 £64,300
G80

Genesis G80

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 km
Genesis G80
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

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Genesis G80

The Genesis G80 is a quietly confident executive sedan that marries elegant, restrained design with an interior that feels bespoke rather than mass-produced. For buyers who crave flagship comfort and poise without the badge theatrics, the G80 serves serious luxury and refinement with a touch of surprising value — like a tuxedoed chauffeur who secretly loves great playlists.

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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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Genesis G80
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
570 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
354 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,925 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
490 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
370 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
272 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Genesis
Brand
Mazda
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