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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Alpine A110 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 345 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 55,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Alpine A110?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Alpine A110: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Alpine A110

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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 Roadster

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 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Alpine A110 costs 55,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,794 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is marginally more efficient than the Alpine A110 with 6.7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.5 L/100km.

A110

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 Alpine A110 offers substantially more power – delivering 345 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 213 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Alpine A110 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Alpine A110 delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 268 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,150 kg. The difference is around 72 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers noticeably more boot space – 130 L compared to 96 L. That’s a difference of about 34 L.

When it comes to payload, the Alpine A110 carries noticeably more – 210 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 58 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Alpine A110 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 £55,200
A110

Alpine A110

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 252 - 345 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The Mazda MX-5 is a featherweight, open-top sports car that turns ordinary roads into a grin-inducing playground thanks to razor-sharp steering and an engaging, tactile gearbox. It won’t swallow the weekly shopping or ski bags, but for anyone after pure driving fun and sun-on-your-face weekends, few cars match its sheer charm and value.

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Alpine A110

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
55,200 - 282,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.7 - 6.9 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
152 - 157 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,150 - 1,194 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
96 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,798 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
166 - 210 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
252 - 345 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
185 - 254 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Alpine
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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