Compare performance (132 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (30800 £ vs 122400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Porsche 911 Convertible?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda MX-5 Coupe has a convincingly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 122400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 91552 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda MX-5 Coupe manages with 6.20 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.30 L. The difference is about 4.10 L per 100 km.
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 Porsche 911 Convertible has a decisively edge – offering 711 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 579 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.60 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.60 s. That’s about 6 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Porsche 911 Convertible pulls convincingly stronger with 800 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 648 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Seats: Porsche 911 Convertible offers decisively more seating capacity – 4 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1114 kg compared to 1655 kg. The difference is around 541 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers clearly perceptible more room – 163 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.
When it comes to payload, Porsche 911 Convertible significantly takes the win – 345 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 179 kg.
The Porsche 911 Convertible is decisively 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.
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.
detailsThe Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.
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Price
30800 - 36200 £
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Price
122400 - 244500 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
10.3 - 11.7 L
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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
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co2
234 - 265 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
63 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Coupe
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Body Type
Convertible
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Seats
2
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Seats
4
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Doors
-
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Doors
2
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Curb weight
1114 kg
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Curb weight
1655 - 1900 kg
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Trunk capacity
127 L
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Trunk capacity
163 L
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Length
-
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Length
4542 - 4553 mm
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Width
1735 mm
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Width
1852 - 1900 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1292 - 1302 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
166 kg
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Payload
275 - 345 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
394 - 711 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.60 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
291 - 322 km/h
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
450 - 800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
6
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
290 - 523 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 cm3
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Engine capacity
2981 - 3591 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Porsche
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The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.