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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Ford Focus Turnier comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 28,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Ford Focus Turnier?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Ford Focus Turnier: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably lighter
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Ford Focus Turnier

  • only slightly cheaper
  • substantially more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • significantly 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:

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.

Ford Focus Turnier is only slightly cheaper – starting at 28,500 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,820 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Ford Focus Turnier uses 5 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Focus Turnier

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 Ford Focus Turnier offers substantially more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ford Focus Turnier is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ford Focus Turnier delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 268 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.

Seats: Ford Focus Turnier offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,413 kg. The difference is around 299 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ford Focus Turnier offers significantly more boot space – 635 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 508 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Focus Turnier carries clearly more – 557 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 391 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Ford Focus Turnier 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 £28,500
Focus Turnier

Ford Focus Turnier

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5 - 8 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Ford Focus Turnier

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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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Ford Focus Turnier

The Ford Focus Estate packs practical, family-friendly space into a compact, poised package that feels sharper and more grown-up than its price suggests. It steers with tidy composure, offers sensible interior flexibility, and is perfect for buyers who want everyday usability without turning into a moving van.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Ford Focus Turnier

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
28,500 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
120 - 183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
52 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,413 - 1,563 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
608 - 635 L
Length
-
Length
4,672 - 4,693 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height
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Height
1,459 - 1,504 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,653 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
523 - 557 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
115 - 280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 12.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
184 - 250 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 2,261 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Ford
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