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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Aiways U6 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 218 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 41,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Aiways U6?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Aiways U6: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • markedly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Aiways U6

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

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 Coupe is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Aiways U6 costs 41,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,933 £.

U6

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 Aiways U6 offers clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aiways U6 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aiways U6 delivers clearly more torque with 315 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 163 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

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: Aiways U6 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,790 kg. The difference is around 676 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aiways U6 offers significantly more boot space – 472 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 345 L.

When it comes to payload, the Aiways U6 carries substantially more – 405 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 239 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Aiways U6 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.

£41,295
U6

Aiways U6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
41,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,790 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
472 L
Length
-
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,880 mm
Height
-
Height
1,641 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,260 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
405 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
218 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
160 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
160 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Aiways
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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