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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 1,000 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 409,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Ferrari SF90 Roadster?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Ferrari SF90 Roadster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • significantly lighter
  • clearly more trunk space
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Ferrari SF90 Roadster

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

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 Ferrari SF90 Roadster costs 409,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 380,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Ferrari SF90 Roadster with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

SF90 Roadster

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 SF90 Roadster offers clearly more power – delivering 1,000 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 868 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Ferrari SF90 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Ferrari SF90 Roadster delivers significantly more torque with 1,066 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 914 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers clearly more boot space – 130 L compared to 74 L. That’s a difference of about 56 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.

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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 SF90 Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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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 SF90 Roadster

The SF90 Spider is Ferrari's drop-top flagship, blending blistering hybrid performance with an intoxicating exhaust note and race-bred agility wrapped in theatrical Italian styling. It's shockingly usable for a hypercar, equally at home carving country roads or turning heads at the valet, and it will leave you grinning like you just skipped a very responsible meeting.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Ferrari SF90 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
409,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
25 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
169 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
68 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,670 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
74 L
Length
-
Length
4,704 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,973 mm
Height
-
Height
1,186 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
-

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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
1,000 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
340 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
1,066 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
8
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
735 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
3,990 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2021
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Ferrari
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