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Hyundai Nexo vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Hyundai Nexo vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • markedly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 28,552 £.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Nexo offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 72 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Nexo is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Nexo delivers substantially more torque with 350 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm more.

Nexo

Space and Everyday Use:

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

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 841 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers significantly more boot space – 510 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 383 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries significantly more – 485 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 319 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo 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 £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type Hydrogen
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 204 HP
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Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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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
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
485 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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