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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 97,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Chevrolet Corvette Roadster?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Chevrolet Corvette Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster costs 97,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 66,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 548 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 806 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 654 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,767 kg. The difference is around 653 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster offers substantially more boot space – 357 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 230 L.

When it comes to payload, the Chevrolet Corvette Roadster carries visibly more – 213 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 47 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Roadster 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.

from £97,100
Corvette Roadster

Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 482 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
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Chevrolet Corvette Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
97,100 - 162,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
289 - 377 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,767 - 1,944 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
156 - 213 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
482 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Chevrolet
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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