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?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
82 - 445 km
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
2
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,859 mm
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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
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Vauxhall
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