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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Suzuki Ignis?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Ignis

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  • significantly cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

Suzuki Ignis is significantly cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,240 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Ignis

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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers markedly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 49 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 Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 152 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 45 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Suzuki Ignis offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is slightly lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,114 kg. The difference is around 179 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Ignis offers clearly more boot space – 267 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Ignis carries significantly more – 395 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 229 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Ignis is decisively ahead 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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Ignis

Suzuki Ignis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 83 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Suzuki Ignis

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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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Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a cheeky compact crossover that turns city chores into cheerful adventures, with chunky styling and a surprisingly practical cabin. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its nimble manners, low running costs and ample personality make it an ideal pick for urban buyers who want fun without pretension.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Suzuki Ignis

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
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