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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Toyota Proace Transporter comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 150 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 Transporter?

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

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Toyota Proace Transporter

  • a bit 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 marginally cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 273 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

Proace Transporter

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 Transporter offers a bit more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

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: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries clearly more – 1,323 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter 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.

from £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 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 Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Toyota Proace Transporter

Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
349 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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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
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3 - 6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, 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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