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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Master Transporter comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Renault Master Transporter?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Master Transporter: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • markedly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially lighter
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Renault Master Transporter

  • markedly more power
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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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is markedly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Renault Master Transporter costs 38,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,285 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Renault Master Transporter with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.6 L/100km.

Master Transporter

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 Master Transporter offers markedly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 38 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Renault Master Transporter takes 13.5 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Master Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 380 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 228 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Renault Master Transporter offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,128 kg. The difference is around 1,014 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Master Transporter carries substantially more – 1,846 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,680 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Master Transporter is clearly superior 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 £38,600
Master Transporter

Renault Master Transporter

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 177 - 448 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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Renault Master Transporter

The Renault Master is a pragmatic workhorse that swallows cargo with an unbothered grin, offering clever practicality and load-friendly packaging for tradespeople and fleet buyers. It won’t excite like a sports car, but it steers predictably, runs economically and gets the job done day after day — like a reliable colleague who never calls in sick.

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Renault Master Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
38,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
22.6 - 25.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
177 - 448 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 318 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,128 - 2,598 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,080 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
902 - 1,846 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
130 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
96 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
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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