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Mazda 2 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (115 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (14,200 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 2 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Mazda 2 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 2

  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • slightly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

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

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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 2 is significantly cheaper – starting at 14,200 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 2 uses 4.7 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers slightly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 115 HP. That’s roughly 17 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mazda 2 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers marginally more torque with 152 Nm compared to 151 Nm. That’s about 1 Nm more.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mazda 2 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,099 kg. The difference is around 21 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 2 offers considerably more boot space – 280 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 150 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 2 carries clearly more – 437 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 2 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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Mazda 2

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,200 - 21,700 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
107 - 122 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
44 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,099 - 1,120 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
280 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,080 mm
Length
-
Width
1,695 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,515 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
950 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
420 - 437 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
75 - 115 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 12.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
171 - 200 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
143 - 151 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
55 - 85 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mazda
Is the Mazda 2 offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda 2 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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