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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MG ZS comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 197 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 18,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or MG ZS?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs MG ZS: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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MG ZS

4.4 (4 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
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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.

MG ZS is clearly cheaper – starting at 18,000 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,457 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG ZS uses 5.1 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

ZS

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 MG ZS offers markedly more power – delivering 197 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 65 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the MG ZS takes 8.7 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers barely more torque with 152 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 4 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 ZS offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,330 kg. The difference is around 252 kg.

When it comes to payload, the MG ZS carries significantly more – 470 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 318 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG ZS 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.

from £18,000
ZS

MG ZS

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 197 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.1 - 6.5 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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MG ZS

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4.4 (4 Reviews)
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Ahmed
30 Sept 2025, 14:05:11

With all the features it offers at that price, the MG has no competition. A BMW X1 of similar dimensions with a few extra upgrades costs more than twice as much, and considering that 40% of MG’s spare parts come from Germany (Bosch, Continental, etc.), I’d go for the MG ZS Hybrid without a second thought.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
MG ZS

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
18,000 - 24,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
115 - 145 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,330 - 1,420 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,818 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
375 - 470 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
116 - 197 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.7 - 12.5 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
148 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
85 - 145 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,495 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
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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