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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Tesla Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs ), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 184,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Tesla Roadster?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Tesla Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Tesla Roadster

  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Tesla Roadster costs 184,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 152,923 £.

Roadster

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: Tesla Roadster offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers clearly more boot space – 127 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

MX-5 Coupe

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 accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Tesla Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 6.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Tesla Roadster delivers substantially more torque with 10,000 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 9,848 Nm more.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe comes out modestly 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.

from £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
184,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
1,000 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
-
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
-
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
-
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
402 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
10,000 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
-
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Tesla
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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