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Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

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?

Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Hyundai Tucson

3.9 (5 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably 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

Tucson

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 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.

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 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.

Tucson

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

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Tucson

Hyundai Tucson

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 288 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.7 - 7.6 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 63 - 70 km
Hyundai Tucson
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Hyundai Tucson

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.

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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 Tucson
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
20,900 - 47,900 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.7 - 7.6 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
63 - 70 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
62 - 172 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,542 - 1,893 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
546 - 620 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
518 - 545 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
136 - 288 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 11.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
250 - 379 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
100 - 212 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
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