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Hyundai i20 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (18,600 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i20 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Hyundai i20 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Hyundai i20

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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly 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

i20

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.

Hyundai i20 is considerably cheaper – starting at 18,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,848 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 uses 5.7 L/100km and is very slightly 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:

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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i20 delivers somewhat more torque with 172 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm more.

i20

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Hyundai i20 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,145 kg. The difference is around 67 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i20 offers clearly more boot space – 352 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i20 carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i20 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 £18,600
i20

Hyundai i20

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 90 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 L/100km
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Jason
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Bought an i20 two years ago and It has surprised me how good It is.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
18,600 - 24,000 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 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
128 - 129 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,145 - 1,170 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
352 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,775 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
455 - 465 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
90 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 12.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
172 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
66 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i20 have?

The Hyundai i20 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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