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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Clio comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Renault Clio?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Clio: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • only slightly lighter
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Renault Clio

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • marginally 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.

Renault Clio is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,791 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Clio uses 4.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

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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 Renault Clio offers moderately more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Clio is marginally 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.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Clio delivers slightly more torque with 190 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 38 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Renault Clio offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,202 kg. The difference is around 88 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Clio offers substantially more boot space – 327 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 200 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Clio carries substantially more – 463 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 297 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Clio 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.

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Clio

Renault Clio

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 115 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
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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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Renault Clio

The Clio punches above its weight with chic French styling and a surprisingly grown-up cabin that makes city driving feel effortlessly stylish. It's an easy-to-live-with choice that keeps ownership simple and even manages to put a grin on your face when the traffic gets dull.

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Reviews Renault Clio

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31 Mar 2026, 08:36:27

Having owned a clio now for the last 8 years we have found the 0.9ltr engine to work well both around town and on motorways . Averaging around 45mpg on mixed driving. The 3 cylinder engine has no cambelt to worry about . Interior has worked and worn well . No defects at all during owner ship BUT the striking red paintwork (metallic) is showing deterioration and is expensive to put right and this would be the only reason for dropping a star off the rating . There are two main services on the car an A and a B service. All they do on the A service is change the cabin filter and do the usual safety checks which costa around £120 the second B service is oil and filter change around £230 but at 36000 miles need air filter and brake fluid change which can add another £120

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Renault Clio

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
17,100 - 23,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.1 - 5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
92 - 115 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
39 - 42 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,202 - 1,316 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
301 - 327 L
Length
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Length
4,116 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
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Height
1,451 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,094 - 1,176 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
453 - 463 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, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
190 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault
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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