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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Lynk & Co 01 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 36,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Lynk & Co 01?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Lynk & Co 01: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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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:

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Lynk & Co 01 costs 36,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,890 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lynk & Co 01 uses 0.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.3 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 Lynk & Co 01 offers substantially more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lynk & Co 01 is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lynk & Co 01 delivers clearly more torque with 535 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 383 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: Lynk & Co 01 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,935 kg. The difference is around 857 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lynk & Co 01 offers significantly more boot space – 466 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 336 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lynk & Co 01 carries considerably more – 415 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 263 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lynk & Co 01 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.

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Lynk & Co 01

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 75 km
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Reviews Lynk & Co 01

4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Vermeeren
9 May 2026, 12:57:59

Looks tough, has all the options. Good electric range. My wife drives to and from work every day. Because of that we only have to refuel once every 1–2 months. Drives wonderfully. Great sound system. A pleasure to drive.

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Lee Burkitt
15 Mar 2026, 04:44:31

I have the 01 from 2022 and have had it for 2 years. It's been a lovely car to own and drive. I return from Spain to the UK twice a year in it and it's a pleasure to travel in. The only grip has been the infotainment system which has been buggy and slow. I had the software updated a few weeks ago at the Volvo garage as the over the air option does not work. This has made the infotainment system acceptable now.

It takes a while to get used to the seats for me as the base is quite hard but now I feel they are very confortable. I charge it everyday in the carpark and I use it 90% of the time on electric mode. It does the 70km on a full charge as stated and in petrol mode I'm getting around 16km a litre or 75 a gallon, the engine is only used on motorways.

Aftersales service is patchy here in Spain. My nearest dealer is about a 40 min drive from here, it's not like owning a Renault where there's a dealer everywhere, I've only had to take it there twice, once turned out to be a stone in a brake caliper causing a squeak and the other for the software update.

I highly recommend these cars!

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The verstegen
6 Jan 2026, 09:56:38

Top car.
Quality and price.
Great caravan tow vehicle.
A shame there's so much driving.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
36,900 - 40,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
75 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
20 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
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
466 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
415 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
280 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
535 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
206 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Lynk & Co
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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