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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Express comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 17,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Renault Express?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Express: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
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Renault Express

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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
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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.

Renault Express is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,100 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,237 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Express uses 4.6 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.6 L/100km.

Express

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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers noticeably more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Renault Express takes 11.9 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Express delivers noticeably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is moderately lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,296 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Express carries clearly more – 700 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 534 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Express 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 £17,100
Express

Renault Express

  • Engine Type Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 75 - 102 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.6 - 6.6 L/100km
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Renault Express

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
17,100 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 6.6 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
121 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,296 - 1,390 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,393 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,811 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,300 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
575 - 700 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
75 - 102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.9 - 16.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
100 - 167 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
200 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
55 - 75 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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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