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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Trafic Bus comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 34,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Renault Trafic Bus?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Renault Trafic Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • somewhat cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Renault Trafic Bus

  • visibly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is somewhat cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,205 £.

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

Trafic Bus

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 Renault Trafic Bus offers visibly 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 noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Trafic Bus delivers substantially more torque with 380 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 228 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 Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 917 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries considerably more – 982 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 816 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Trafic Bus 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 £34,600
Trafic Bus

Renault Trafic Bus

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 110 - 170 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.8 - 7.2 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 Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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Renault Trafic Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
179 - 189 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
8 - 9
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
718 - 982 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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