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Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (38,500 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Saloon or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Mazda 6 Saloon vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • significantly more power
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • clearly 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

6 Saloon

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Mazda 6 Saloon costs 38,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,523 £.

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 Mazda 6 Saloon offers significantly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda 6 Saloon is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda 6 Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 320 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 168 Nm more.

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 6 Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,027 kg. The difference is around 949 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Saloon offers substantially more boot space – 336 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 206 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Saloon carries considerably more – 360 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 208 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 6 Saloon holds a decisive overall lead 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 £38,500
6 Saloon

Mazda 6 Saloon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 245 - 258 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 479 - 552 km
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Oliel
9 Aug 2026, 14:18:24

Good Car, much fun, very lightweight, can fit loads of grocheries in the trunk, great family car

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Costs and Consumption
Price
38,500 - 41,600 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.5 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
479 - 552 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,027 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
336 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,921 mm
Length
-
Width
1,890 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,491 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,074 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
359 - 360 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
245 - 258 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 7.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
175 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
320 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
180 - 190 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Mazda 6 Saloon?

The Mazda 6 Saloon is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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