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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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Mitsubishi Grandis

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • 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.

Mitsubishi Grandis is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,200 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,771 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mitsubishi Grandis uses 4.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Grandis

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 Mitsubishi Grandis offers slightly more power – delivering 158 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 26 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 Mitsubishi Grandis takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mitsubishi Grandis delivers significantly more torque with 265 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 113 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mitsubishi Grandis offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,359 kg. The difference is around 281 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers substantially more boot space – 576 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 446 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mitsubishi Grandis carries significantly more – 459 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 307 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mitsubishi Grandis 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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Grandis

Mitsubishi Grandis

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 158 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.1 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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Paweł
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Outstanding equipment for a really reasonable price.

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Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
25,200 - 35,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
98 - 138 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
1,359 - 1,525 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,797 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
395 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mitsubishi
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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