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Hyundai Staria vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (42,400 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Staria or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Hyundai Staria vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Hyundai Staria

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Staria

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Hyundai Staria costs 42,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,466 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Hyundai Staria with 7.6 L/100km. The difference is about 1.4 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 Staria offers considerably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Hyundai Staria takes 10.2 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Staria delivers substantially more torque with 367 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm more.

Staria

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 Staria offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,275 kg. The difference is around 1,197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Staria offers substantially more boot space – 831 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 701 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Staria carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 623 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Staria 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 £42,400
Staria

Hyundai Staria

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Hyundai Staria
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Hyundai Staria

Hyundai Staria looks like a friendly spaceship, its sweeping glass and soft edges turning a people‑mover into a design statement that actually gets noticed. Inside it's airy and practical — perfect for families or anyone who likes travelling in comfort and style, with enough flexibility to swallow luggage and weekend plans without drama.

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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 Staria
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
42,400 - 50,500 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
172 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
7 - 9
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,275 - 2,345 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
117 - 831 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,997 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
605 - 775 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
225 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
367 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
165 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
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