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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Lucid Air comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 1,251 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 72,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Lucid Air?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Lucid Air: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Lucid Air

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Lucid Air costs 72,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 41,495 £.

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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 Lucid Air offers considerably more power – delivering 1,251 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 1,119 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lucid Air is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 6.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lucid Air delivers substantially more torque with 1,940 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 1,788 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: Lucid Air offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,070 kg. The difference is around 956 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lucid Air offers clearly more boot space – 627 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 500 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lucid Air carries substantially more – 588 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 422 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lucid Air holds a decisive overall lead 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 £72,900
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Lucid Air

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 442 - 1,251 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 694 - 882 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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Lucid Air

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Jorge
1 Aug 2026, 19:02:25

The review contains an error: the price of the Lucid Air being evaluated corresponds to a version that accelerates from 0–100 km/h in around 4.7 seconds, which is slower than the MG Cyberster. The sub-2-second acceleration figures refer to the Lucid Air Sapphire, which is the most expensive version with a much higher price.

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Pascal Michel
2 Jun 2026, 05:52:39

As accomplished, better underlying electrical drivetrain and 400k cheaper

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
72,900 - 214,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13 - 19.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
694 - 882 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,070 - 2,420 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
627 L
Length
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Length
4,975 - 5,005 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,936 - 1,990 mm
Height
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Height
1,409 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
430 - 588 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
442 - 1,251 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 - 330 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
550 - 1,940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
325 - 920 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Lucid
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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