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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Genesis G80 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 370 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 64,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Genesis G80?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Genesis G80: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Genesis G80

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Genesis G80 costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35,323 £.

G80

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 Genesis G80 offers considerably more power – delivering 370 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 238 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis G80 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis G80 delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 548 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: Genesis G80 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,410 kg. The difference is around 1,332 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis G80 offers significantly more boot space – 354 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 224 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis G80 carries clearly more – 490 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 338 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis G80 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.

from £64,300
G80

Genesis G80

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 370 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 570 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
64,300 - 67,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,410 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
354 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,925 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
490 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
370 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
272 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Genesis
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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