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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Maxus Deliver 3 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 160 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Maxus Deliver 3?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Maxus Deliver 3: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • moderately cheaper
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Maxus Deliver 3

3.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • slightly more power
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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 moderately cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Maxus Deliver 3 costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,201 £.

Deliver 3

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 Maxus Deliver 3 offers slightly more power – delivering 160 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Maxus Deliver 3 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Maxus Deliver 3 delivers markedly more torque with 225 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 73 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,690 kg. The difference is around 612 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Maxus Deliver 3 carries significantly more – 970 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 818 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Maxus Deliver 3 is clearly superior 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.

£33,649
Deliver 3

Maxus Deliver 3

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 160 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 20.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 269 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Maxus Deliver 3

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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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Maxus Deliver 3

The Maxus Deliver 3 arrives as a sensible, modern workhorse that swaps diesel grime for electric smoothness, offering a roomy cargo bay and a tidy, driver-friendly cabin that makes daily runs feel less like a chore. For small businesses and urban couriers it’s a pragmatic, cost-conscious choice that’s easy to live with — and yes, it even makes parking and tight city turns feel almost enjoyable.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Maxus Deliver 3

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
33,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
269 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,690 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
970 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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
160 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
225 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
118 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Maxus
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