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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 646 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 92,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Chevrolet Corvette Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe costs 92,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 63,523 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with 12.6 L/100km. The difference is about 6.4 L/100km.

Corvette Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers considerably more power – delivering 646 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 514 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe delivers clearly more torque with 806 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 654 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,730 kg. The difference is around 652 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 357 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 227 L.

When it comes to payload, the Chevrolet Corvette Coupe carries markedly more – 250 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 98 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 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 £92,500
Corvette Coupe

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 482 - 646 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 12.6 - 16.5 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

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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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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

The Corvette is a head-turning American sports car that pairs sculpted, aggressive looks with a cockpit built for driving enjoyment, complete with a thunderous soundtrack that refuses to be ignored. It delivers near-supercar thrills without the fuss of exotic ownership, making it a tantalizing pick for buyers who want performance and personality in one package.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
92,500 - 156,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.6 - 16.5 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
289 - 377 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
1,730 - 1,907 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
355 - 357 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,934 - 2,025 mm
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
Payload
193 - 250 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
482 - 646 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.7 - 3.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
613 - 806 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
354 - 475 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
5,460 - 6,162 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Chevrolet
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