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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Maserati Levante comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 430 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 93,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Maserati Levante?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Maserati Levante: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Maserati Levante

5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Maserati Levante costs 93,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 65,433 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Maserati Levante with 9.7 L/100km. The difference is about 3.5 L/100km.

Levante

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 Maserati Levante offers considerably more power – delivering 430 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 298 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Maserati Levante is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maserati Levante delivers clearly more torque with 580 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 428 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: Maserati Levante offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,165 kg. The difference is around 1,087 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Maserati Levante offers clearly more boot space – 580 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 450 L.

When it comes to payload, the Maserati Levante carries substantially more – 615 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 463 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maserati Levante 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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Levante

Maserati Levante

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 330 - 430 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 9.7 - 12.1 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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Maserati Levante

The Maserati Levante blends Italian flair with SUV practicality, wrapped in sculpted lines and a throaty exhaust note that ensures it never goes unnoticed. It's a driver's SUV that favors emotion over spreadsheets, pairing a luxurious cabin with lively handling so even the daily commute feels like a cheeky weekend escape.

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Bert
14 Jan 2026, 04:41:42

What a rubbish comparison.
You take two comparable models with roughly the same engine, right?
There are plenty of those. A Frecale normally has fewer hp than a Levante, so why do a test like this.
That way you fail the test yourselves.
So dumb.....

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Berhard
14 Jan 2026, 04:30:38

This comparison falls completely flat — you're supposed to take two comparable models, aren't you? You pick a Porsche with 1,150 hp; that's ridiculous.

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Jean-pierre
12 Jan 2026, 22:44:32

Seductive, efficient, full of torque, devastatingly quick (the Trofeo), comfortable, with splendid leather and carbon, magnificent and brilliant headlights — reserved for artists or demanding business leaders.

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Maserati Levante

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
93,900 - 125,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.7 - 12.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
221 - 273 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
80 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,165 - 2,184 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
580 L
Length
-
Length
5,005 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,981 mm
Height
-
Height
1,693 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
316 - 615 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol
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
330 - 430 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.2 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
245 - 264 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
450 - 580 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
243 - 316 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,979 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Maserati
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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