Compare performance (132 HP vs 680 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 168,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Aston Martin Vantage?
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 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Aston Martin Vantage costs 168,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 139,038 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Aston Martin Vantage with 12.1 L/100km. The difference is about 5.9 L/100km.
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 Aston Martin Vantage offers significantly more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 548 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Aston Martin Vantage is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.8 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin Vantage delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 648 Nm more.
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 clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,745 kg. The difference is around 667 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin Vantage offers considerably more boot space – 235 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.
The Mazda MX-5 Roadster 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.
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.
detailsThe Aston Martin Vantage marries sculptural, jaw-dropping design with a ferociously engaging character that turns everyday drives into a headline act. Buyers get a luxuriously intimate cabin and a raw, communicative chassis — perfect if you crave theatre every time you pull away.
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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
274 - 279 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
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Seats
2
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
235 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
665 - 680 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
800 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
8
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
489 - 500 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Aston Martin
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