Compare performance (132 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Kia K4?
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.
Kia K4 has a distinct advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5143 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Kia K4 manages with 5.80 L and is therefore hardly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.20 L. The difference is about 0.40 L per 100 km.
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 Kia K4 has a clearly perceptible edge – offering 180 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia K4 is minimal quicker – completing the sprint in 8.40 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia K4 pulls convincingly stronger with 265 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Kia K4 offers significantly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeable lighter – 1114 kg compared to 1415 kg. The difference is around 301 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia K4 offers clearly more room – 438 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 311 L.
When it comes to payload, Kia K4 decisively takes the win – 455 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 289 kg.
The Kia K4 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.
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.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Price
30800 - 36200 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
132 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1114 kg
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
127 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1735 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
166 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.60 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Kia
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The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.