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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Aston Martin Vantage comparison

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?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Aston Martin Vantage: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Aston Martin Vantage

  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Roadster

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 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.

Vantage

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 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.

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 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage

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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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Aston Martin Vantage

The 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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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Aston Martin Vantage

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
168,000 - 228,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.1 - 12.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
274 - 279 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe, Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,745 - 1,805 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
235 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
665 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 3.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
489 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Aston Martin
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