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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Porsche Taycan comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 1,034 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 87,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Porsche Taycan?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Porsche Taycan: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Porsche Taycan

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Porsche Taycan costs 87,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 56,580 £.

Taycan

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 Porsche Taycan offers clearly more power – delivering 1,034 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 902 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Taycan is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 6.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Taycan delivers considerably more torque with 1,340 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 1,188 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Porsche Taycan offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,051 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Taycan offers significantly more boot space – 407 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 280 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Taycan carries clearly more – 635 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 469 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Taycan is far ahead 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 £87,900
Taycan

Porsche Taycan

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 408 - 1,034 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 552 - 680 km
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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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The Porsche Taycan blends Porsche's razor-sharp handling with electric immediacy, delivering an exhilarating, near-silent shove that still feels unmistakably sporty. Inside it's a high-tech cockpit wrapped in premium materials, making it as rewarding to live with day to day as it is thrilling to drive on a twisty road.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
87,900 - 206,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 20.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
552 - 680 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,370 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 407 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,966 - 1,998 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
166 kg
Payload
175 - 635 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
408 - 1,034 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.2 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
410 - 1,340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
300 - 760 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
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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