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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs MG MG3 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 194 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 15,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or MG MG3?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs MG MG3: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • slightly lighter
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MG MG3

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

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

MG MG3 is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,400 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,942 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG MG3 uses 4.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

MG3

Engine and Performance:

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 MG MG3 offers markedly more power – delivering 194 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG MG3 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe delivers marginally more torque with 152 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 4 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: MG MG3 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is slightly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,237 kg. The difference is around 123 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG MG3 offers substantially more boot space – 293 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 166 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG MG3 carries substantially more – 448 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 282 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG MG3 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.

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MG3

MG MG3

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 116 - 194 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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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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I've owned the MG3 Hybrid for a year — I travel a lot, never a dull moment; comes fully loaded as standard, incredible acceleration, etc.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
15,400 - 21,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6.1 L/100km
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
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,237 - 1,285 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
293 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
373 - 448 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
116 - 194 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
85 - 143 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,495 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
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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