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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Toyota Corolla Cross comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 31,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Toyota Corolla Cross?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Toyota Corolla Cross: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • barely cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Toyota Corolla Cross

4.8 (6 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is barely cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs 31,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 857 £.

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

Corolla Cross

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 Toyota Corolla Cross offers markedly more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Cross is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Toyota Corolla Cross offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is noticeably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,380 kg. The difference is around 266 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Cross offers significantly more boot space – 425 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 298 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Corolla Cross carries significantly more – 560 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 394 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Corolla Cross 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 £31,700
Corolla Cross

Toyota Corolla Cross

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 140 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.3 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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Toyota Corolla Cross

The Toyota Corolla Cross takes the familiar Corolla recipe, lifts it up and dresses it in SUV clothes — sensible, comfortable and blessedly unflashy. It won’t thrill the enthusiast, but its easy manners, clever packaging and dependable feel make it an ideal everyday car for shoppers who prefer sense over sass.

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Henk
13 Feb 2026, 15:47:52

Very good in terms of power. Less good on sound and getting in because of a protruding dashboard.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Price
31,700 - 41,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.3 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
112 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,380 - 1,500 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
414 - 425 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,825 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
515 - 560 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
140 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
103 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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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