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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 830 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 372,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster costs 372,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 343,895 £.

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 Roadster with 15.9 L/100km. The difference is about 9.7 L/100km.

12Cilindri Roadster

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 Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers significantly 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 Roadster is substantially 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 Roadster delivers significantly 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 clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster offers markedly more boot space – 200 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 70 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is far ahead 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.

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MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 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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Reviews Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Oliel
9 Aug 2026, 14:18:24

Good Car, much fun, very lightweight, can fit loads of grocheries in the trunk, great family car

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Ferrari 12Cilindri Roadster

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
372,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
15.9 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
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
360 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
92 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,620 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
200 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
Manual
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
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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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