Compare performance (288 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (20,900 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Tucson or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 Tucson is markedly cheaper – starting at 20,900 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,551 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai Tucson uses 2.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.
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 Hyundai Tucson offers considerably more power – delivering 288 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 156 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai Tucson is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai Tucson delivers considerably more torque with 379 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 227 Nm more.
Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.
Seats: Hyundai Tucson offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,542 kg. The difference is around 464 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Tucson offers substantially more boot space – 620 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 490 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Tucson carries clearly more – 545 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 393 kg.
The Hyundai Tucson 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.
Hyundai Tucson marries bold, sculpted looks with a clever, roomy cabin that feels smarter than its price tag suggests. It's composed on the road, easy to live with day-to-day, and a sensible choice for buyers who want SUV style without the showroom theatrics.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
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Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
63 - 70 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 g/km
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co2
140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,865 mm
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Width
1,735 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
518 - 545 kg
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Payload
152 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 288 HP
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Power HP
132 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
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Torque
152 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
100 - 212 kW
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Power kW
97 kW
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Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Mazda
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