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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MG HS comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or MG HS?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MG HS: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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MG HS

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the MG HS costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,029 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG HS uses 0.5 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

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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 MG HS offers considerably more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the MG HS is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the MG HS delivers substantially more torque with 350 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 198 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: MG HS offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,735 kg. The difference is around 657 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG HS offers substantially more boot space – 507 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 377 L.

When it comes to payload, the MG HS carries considerably more – 400 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG HS 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.

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MG HS

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 224 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.5 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 100 km
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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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MG HS

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Reviews MG HS

4.8 (10 Reviews)
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Ste
5 Jun 2026, 12:05:05

Hg: clearly the price, the equipment, the power, and of course the 7-year warranty, not just 3.

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Jose
3 Jun 2026, 15:41:56

Very competitive price
Very good and adequate finishes
Premium features
Extremely quiet

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Mac Finn
29 Oct 2025, 11:27:52

Good perfomance and superbly low fuel consumption in daily use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
30,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
100 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
14 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
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
1,735 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
441 - 507 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, 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
224 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
340 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
165 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
MG
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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