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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari 296 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 880 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 348,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Ferrari 296 Coupe?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari 296 Coupe: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Ferrari 296 Coupe

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Ferrari 296 Coupe costs 348,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 320,409 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari 296 Coupe with 8.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.7 L/100km.

296 Coupe

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 Ferrari 296 Coupe offers clearly more power – delivering 880 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari 296 Coupe is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari 296 Coupe delivers considerably more torque with 755 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 603 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 significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,670 kg. The difference is around 592 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Ferrari 296 Coupe carries visibly more – 225 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 73 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster stands well ahead of its rival 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 £28,400
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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Ferrari 296 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
348,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
15 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
218 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,958 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
225 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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
880 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
755 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
648 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,992 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
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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