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Honda ZR-V vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (184 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (35,100 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Honda ZR-V or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Honda ZR-V vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Honda ZR-V costs 35,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,095 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda ZR-V uses 5.7 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 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 Honda ZR-V offers noticeably more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 52 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Honda ZR-V is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Honda ZR-V delivers significantly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 163 Nm more.

ZR-V

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Honda ZR-V offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,660 kg. The difference is around 582 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Honda ZR-V carries significantly more – 455 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Honda ZR-V holds a decisive overall lead 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 £35,100
ZR-V

Honda ZR-V

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 5.8 L/100km
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Reviews Honda ZR-V

4.8 (7 Reviews)
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Frans
18 May 2026, 09:50:16

Lovely driving feel, quiet, fast, solid and reliable.

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Denes Molnar
17 May 2026, 19:58:46

Enjoy to drive, long driving range, good fluel consumption.

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Pan
5 Oct 2025, 11:26:07

HONDA ZRV — snappy, fast, perfect in every way, whisper-quiet, maximum comfort, extraordinary quality and price. For me: 5 stars.

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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
35,100 - 38,700 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 5.8 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
130 - 132 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,660 - 1,710 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,840 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
440 - 455 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
315 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Honda
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Honda ZR-V?

The Honda ZR-V is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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