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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Fiat 500 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 118 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Fiat 500?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Fiat 500: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • somewhat more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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Fiat 500

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • visibly more trunk space
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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

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.

Fiat 500 is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,228 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat 500 uses 5.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

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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 MX-5 Coupe offers somewhat more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 118 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Fiat 500 takes 9 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat 500 delivers markedly more torque with 220 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 68 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Fiat 500 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is barely lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,130 kg. The difference is around 16 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat 500 offers visibly more boot space – 185 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 58 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat 500 carries substantially more – 325 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 159 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat 500 is far ahead 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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Fiat 500

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 190 - 331 km
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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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Reijo Muhonen
28 Feb 2026, 16:46:06

I've owned both cars, and I still end up with the Fiat 500 — it always puts me in a good mood. For longer trips I take the train.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Fiat 500

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
17,100 - 27,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 121 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
183 - 185 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
250 - 325 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
65 - 118 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9 - 16.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
48 - 87 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Fiat
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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