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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 338,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe

  • clearly 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:

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 clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe costs 338,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 309,609 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe with 15.5 L/100km. The difference is about 9.3 L/100km.

12Cilindri Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 830 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 698 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 678 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 526 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 substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,560 kg. The difference is around 482 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Coupe offers significantly more boot space – 270 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster holds a decisive overall lead 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
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
338,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
353 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,560 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
270 L
Length
-
Length
4,733 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
1,292 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
-

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
830 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
678 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
611 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
6,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Ferrari
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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