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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Toyota Proace Bus?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • barely cheaper
  • only slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Proace 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is barely cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 202 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Proace Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Proace Bus offers visibly 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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 4.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 721 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries substantially more – 1,265 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,099 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 218 - 343 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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The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 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
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
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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