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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • very slightly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter
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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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  • noticeably more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • only slightly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 L/100km.

Astra Sports Tourer

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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers noticeably more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 208 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.

Seats: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more boot space – 597 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 467 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries clearly more – 502 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 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.

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Astra Sports Tourer

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 5 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 15.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 82 - 445 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

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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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Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

The Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 132 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,859 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
434 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
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