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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Nissan Qashqai?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • barely cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Nissan Qashqai

4.9 (4 Reviews)
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  • noticeably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

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 barely cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Nissan Qashqai costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 643 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Qashqai 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.

Qashqai

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 Nissan Qashqai offers noticeably more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Qashqai delivers substantially more torque with 330 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 178 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Qashqai offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers considerably more boot space – 504 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 374 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries significantly more – 516 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 364 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Qashqai 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 £29,600
Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 158 - 205 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.3 - 6.8 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that blends everyday practicality with a comfortable, composed driving experience and a smart, well finished interior. It feels sensible and versatile for city life and longer trips, appealing to buyers who want a reliable, low fuss family car.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Nissan Qashqai

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.8 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
98 - 152 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
1,420 - 1,624 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,835 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
446 - 516 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, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
158 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
260 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
116 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
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