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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari Roma Convertible comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 620 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 207,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Ferrari Roma Convertible?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari Roma Convertible: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Ferrari Roma Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • significantly 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:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Ferrari Roma Convertible costs 207,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 179,251 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ferrari Roma Convertible with 10.3 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

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 Roma Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 620 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 488 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari Roma Convertible is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari Roma Convertible delivers significantly more torque with 760 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 608 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.

Seats: Ferrari Roma Convertible offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,654 kg. The difference is around 576 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Ferrari Roma Convertible offers considerably more boot space – 272 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 142 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 £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
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Ferrari Roma Convertible

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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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Ferrari Roma Convertible

The Ferrari Roma Spider dresses the marque’s drama in a restrained, almost polite suit, folding its roof away to reveal a cabin that feels as civilized as it does intoxicating. Behind the wheel it serves grand touring manners with a playful shove and soundtrack, perfect for drivers who want thrilling Ferrari emotion without the daily fuss.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Ferrari Roma Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
207,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
234 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,654 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
272 L
Length
-
Length
4,656 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,974 mm
Height
-
Height
1,306 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
620 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
320 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
760 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
456 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
3,855 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Ferrari
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