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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Morgan Plus Four?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
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Morgan Plus Four

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is moderately more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Plus Four

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Morgan Plus Four offers clearly more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers considerably more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is marginally lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Morgan Plus Four holds a decisive overall lead 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 £65,900
Plus Four

Morgan Plus Four

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Morgan
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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