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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Vauxhall Astra?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • visibly lighter
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Vauxhall Astra

4.6 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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:

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

Vauxhall Astra is somewhat cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra uses 2.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4 L/100km.

Astra

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 Vauxhall Astra offers visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra delivers considerably more torque with 360 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Vauxhall Astra offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is visibly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 324 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 295 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries considerably more – 502 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 336 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 130 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
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Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
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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