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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • marginally cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
  • barely more trunk space

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,400 £.

Both cars consume an average of 6.2 L/100km – no difference here.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

Both models deliver identical power – 132 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Both models offer the same torque – 152 Nm.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is barely lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,114 kg. The difference is around 36 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers barely more boot space – 130 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 3 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe carries only slightly more – 166 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 14 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is narrowly 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 £28,400
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mazda
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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