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Hyundai Kona vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (23,100 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Kona or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Hyundai Kona vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Hyundai Kona

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  • visibly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly lighter

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

Kona

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.

Hyundai Kona is visibly cheaper – starting at 23,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,391 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Kona uses 4.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 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 Hyundai Kona offers visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Kona is only 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 Hyundai Kona delivers clearly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm more.

Kona

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,370 kg. The difference is around 292 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Kona offers considerably more boot space – 466 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 336 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Kona carries considerably more – 490 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Kona 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 £23,100
Kona

Hyundai Kona

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 377 - 514 km
Hyundai Kona
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Hyundai Kona

The Hyundai Kona wears its personality on the outside with bold styling and sprightly handling that turns city driving into something a little more fun than a commute. It blends practical space, modern tech and sensible running costs into a compact, stylish package — a smart pick if you want flair without paying luxury prices.

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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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Hyundai Kona
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
23,100 - 41,600 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.6 - 16.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
377 - 514 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
48.4 - 65.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 163 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,370 - 1,773 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
466 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,355 - 4,385 mm
Length
-
Width
1,825 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,580 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 490 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 218 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 11.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
162 - 172 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 265 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 160 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D, C, E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
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