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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Maserati Gran Convertible comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 762 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 143,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Maserati Gran Convertible?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Maserati Gran Convertible: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably lighter

Maserati Gran Convertible

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space

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 30,800 £ , while the Maserati Gran Convertible costs 143,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 112,221 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Maserati Gran Convertible with 10.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Gran Convertible

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 Maserati Gran Convertible offers significantly more power – delivering 762 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 630 HP more horsepower.

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

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Gran Convertible delivers clearly more torque with 1,350 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 1,198 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: Maserati Gran Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,795 kg. The difference is around 681 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Gran Convertible offers visibly more boot space – 172 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Gran Convertible carries considerably more – 500 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 334 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Gran Convertible is clearly superior 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.

from £143,100
Gran Convertible

Maserati Gran Convertible

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 490 - 762 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 455 km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Maserati Gran Convertible

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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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Maserati Gran Convertible

The Maserati GranCabrio is a striking, sun-loving grand tourer that blends Italian flair with a soundtrack that turns every weekend run into an event. It promises effortless cruising and a cabin wrapped in luxury materials, making it as comfortable on a coastal boulevard as it is show-stopping at a valet line.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Maserati Gran Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
143,100 - 177,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.2 - 10.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
455 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
83 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 235 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,795 - 2,340 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
114 - 172 L
Length
-
Length
4,966 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,957 mm
Height
-
Height
1,365 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
450 - 500 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
490 - 762 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 - 3.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
290 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
600 - 1,350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
361 - 560 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Maserati
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