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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Morgan Plus Six comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 86,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Morgan Plus Six?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly more trunk space
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Morgan Plus Six

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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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 significantly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Morgan Plus Six costs 86,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 57,052 £.

Plus Six

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 Morgan Plus Six offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Six is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.2 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Six delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 348 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, Morgan Plus Six is marginally lighter – 1,075 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 3 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers significantly more boot space – 130 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Morgan Plus Six is decisively ahead 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 £86,000
Plus Six

Morgan Plus Six

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 340 HP
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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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Reviews Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Oliel
9 Aug 2026, 14:18:24

Good Car, much fun, very lightweight, can fit loads of grocheries in the trunk, great family car

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Morgan Plus Six

The Morgan Plus Six is a hand-built British roadster that blends timeless, coachbuilt styling with contemporary engineering, giving you the look of a classic and the confidence of a modern car. It delivers a raw, grin-inducing drive that prioritizes character and connection over creature comforts — ideal for buyers who want a weekend hero rather than a sensible commuter.

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Reviews Morgan Plus Six

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Iain H
24 Dec 2025, 22:19:32

When you first get into a Morgan you know that you’re not in a Porsche. You’re comparing Hugo Boss with Savile Row. A tour of the factory convinced me that the bespoke nature of the Morgan experience had me hooked. A subsequent visit to the Porsche factory museum convinced me that I didn’t want off the peg!

The Plus Six looks like a traditional Morgan, albeit a lot wider. Morgan has done a great job of making a very fast, economical classic looking sports car with a Jekyll and Hyde nature. The car is an absolute missile, with a sub-4 seconds 0-60 time and abundant torque. Fuel consumption is incredibly good, with 37-40mpg average. Handling is very good, albeit not as crisp steering as my Fiat 124 Spider. I made sure that my Plus Six was a 2024 model with traction control. Driving an earlier car without this feature is not for the faint hearted, as the massive power of the engine can overwhelm the Avon tyres quite easily and those cars have a reputation for being difficult to catch when they let go.

The heated comfort plus seats are phenomenal and live up to their name. The hood is still a bit like a Silver Cross pram and not a patch on the lined offering and super quick Fiat 124/Mazda MX-5 offering. The car is quieter with the hood down at speed. But remember that the hood is likely to tear off if you get the car anywhere near its 166mph top speed.

But you know these things when you consider a Morgan. It’s the ultimate high days and holidays vehicle.

The Morgan experience is something special, from the dealers, Brands Hatch Morgan and Williams Automobiles in my case to the constant attention the car gets from onlookers and the camaraderie with fellow Morganistas.

The Plus Six is a considered choice, but so rewarding.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
86,000 - 93,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
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Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,075 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,890 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,756 mm
Height
-
Height
1,220 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
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Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
267 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
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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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