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Hyundai i10 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Hyundai i10 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
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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

i10

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i10 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,886 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i10 uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers visibly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 42 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i10 delivers a bit more torque with 172 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

i10

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: Hyundai i10 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is very slightly lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 82 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i10 offers clearly more boot space – 252 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 122 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i10 carries significantly more – 423 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 271 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i10 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 £14,600
i10

Hyundai i10

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 63 - 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
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Hyundai i10

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Reviews Hyundai i10

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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
-
Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i10 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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