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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Genesis GV80 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 304 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 59,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Genesis GV80?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Genesis GV80: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Genesis GV80

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Genesis GV80 costs 59,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,420 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Genesis GV80 with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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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 Genesis GV80 offers substantially more power – delivering 304 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 172 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Genesis GV80 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Genesis GV80 delivers significantly more torque with 588 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 436 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: Genesis GV80 offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,155 kg. The difference is around 1,077 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Genesis GV80 offers significantly more boot space – 735 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 605 L.

When it comes to payload, the Genesis GV80 carries significantly more – 690 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 538 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Genesis GV80 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.

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Genesis GV80

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 272 - 304 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
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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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Genesis GV80

The Genesis GV80 feels like a boutique hotel on wheels, with striking looks and an interior that wraps you in plush materials and thoughtful details. It pairs a serenely composed ride with clever tech, making it the kind of luxury SUV that lets you enjoy the good life without shouting about the badge.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Genesis GV80

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
59,400 - 75,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 - 10.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
231 - 241 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,155 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
727 - 735 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,975 mm
Height
-
Height
1,715 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,144 - 2,152 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
660 - 690 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
272 - 304 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
230 - 237 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
422 - 588 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
200 - 224 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,497 - 2,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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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