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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Kia Picanto comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 68 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 15,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Kia Picanto?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Kia Picanto: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Kia Picanto

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  • clearly cheaper
  • a bit more efficient
  • clearly 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.

Kia Picanto is clearly cheaper – starting at 15,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Kia Picanto uses 5.5 L/100km and is a bit more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.7 L/100km.

Picanto

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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 68 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Kia Picanto takes 14.6 s. That’s about 6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 152 Nm compared to 96 Nm. That’s about 56 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.

Seats: Kia Picanto offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is marginally lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,124 kg. The difference is around 10 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Picanto offers clearly more boot space – 255 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 128 L.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Picanto carries clearly more – 332 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 166 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia Picanto is slightly 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.

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Picanto

Kia Picanto

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 68 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.5 - 5.9 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Kia Picanto

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
15,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.5 - 5.9 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
126 - 134 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,124 - 1,131 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
255 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,595 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
253 - 332 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
68 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.6 - 17.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
96 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
50 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Kia
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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