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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably 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 considerably cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 341,495 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.

12Cilindri 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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers considerably more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 698 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster delivers considerably more torque with 678 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 526 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 506 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers noticeably more boot space – 200 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 73 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe 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.

from £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

The Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster is a sun-worshipping supercar that mixes theatrical Italian flair with a taut, driver-focused chassis — it looks and sounds like it belongs on a silver-screen chase. If you want headline-grabbing style and a roof-down, grin-inducing experience that turns every country lane into your personal theater, this Ferrari delivers with cheeky confidence.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
200 L
Length
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Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Ferrari
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