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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Fiat Grande Panda comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 113 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 16,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Fiat Grande Panda?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Fiat Grande Panda: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • a bit more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Fiat Grande Panda

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  • substantially cheaper
  • markedly more efficient
  • 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.

Fiat Grande Panda is substantially cheaper – starting at 16,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,685 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Fiat Grande Panda uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Grande Panda

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers a bit more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 113 HP. That’s roughly 19 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Fiat Grande Panda takes 11.2 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Fiat Grande Panda delivers noticeably more torque with 205 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 53 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.

Seats: Fiat Grande Panda offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,295 kg. The difference is around 217 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Fiat Grande Panda offers significantly more boot space – 412 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 282 L.

When it comes to payload, the Fiat Grande Panda carries clearly more – 453 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 301 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Fiat Grande Panda 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 £16,300
Grande Panda

Fiat Grande Panda

  • Engine Type Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 100 - 113 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 320 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

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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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Fiat Grande Panda

The Grande Panda is a delightful blend of practicality and charm, making it a popular choice for urban dwellers and families alike. With its compact design, the car navigates city streets effortlessly while providing ample interior space for passengers and cargo. Its quirky styling and user-friendly features make the Grande Panda not just a mode of transport, but a fun driving experience.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Fiat Grande Panda

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
16,300 - 25,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
320 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 131 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,295 - 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
361 - 412 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,763 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
353 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
100 - 113 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.2 - 11.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
122 - 205 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
74 - 83 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Fiat
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