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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 2008 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Peugeot 2008?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 2008: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • somewhat lighter
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Peugeot 2008

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  • slightly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Peugeot 2008 is slightly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,200 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Peugeot 2008 uses 4.9 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

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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 Peugeot 2008 offers moderately more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.3 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Peugeot 2008 delivers clearly more torque with 270 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 118 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot 2008 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is somewhat lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,263 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Peugeot 2008 offers substantially more boot space – 434 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 304 L.

When it comes to payload, the Peugeot 2008 carries considerably more – 447 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 295 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Peugeot 2008 is clearly superior overall 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 £24,800
2008

Peugeot 2008

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 405 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Peugeot 2008

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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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Peugeot 2008

The Peugeot 2008 is a compact crossover that blends sharp French styling with a practical, high-riding layout, giving it more presence and versatility than a typical small hatchback. Inside it offers a clever, user-friendly cabin with sensible storage and modern infotainment, while a composed ride and efficient powertrains make it well suited to both city errands and longer journeys.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Peugeot 2008

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
24,800 - 40,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
405 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 129 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,263 - 1,623 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
434 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,770 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
407 - 447 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
205 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, A, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot
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