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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Peugeot 208 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (132 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 20700 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Peugeot 208?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Peugeot 208

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Peugeot 208 has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 20700 £, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28400 £. That’s a price difference of around 7766 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Peugeot 208 manages with 4.50 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.20 L. The difference is about 1.70 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Peugeot 208 has a somewhat edge – offering 156 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 24 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the is quicker – completing the sprint in , while the takes . That’s about faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster performs hardly perceptible better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Peugeot 208 tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 4 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Peugeot 208 pulls clearly stronger with 270 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 118 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Peugeot 208 offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is hardly perceptible lighter – 1078 kg compared to 1165 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Peugeot 208 offers decisively more room – 352 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 222 L.

When it comes to payload, Peugeot 208 significantly takes the win – 430 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 278 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Peugeot 208 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Peugeot 208 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £20,700
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Peugeot 208

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 101 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.5 - 5.2 L
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.1 - 15.4 kWh
  • Electric Range : 362 - 432 km
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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 208

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The Peugeot 208 feels like a city-savvy fox: compact, stylish and surprisingly grown-up, with a cabin that punches above its weight and enough personality to make daily commutes a little less boring. It’s a smart pick for buyers who want chic practicality without the showroom bluster — easy to park, thrifty to run and oddly fun when the road tightens up.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28400 - 33800 £
Price
20700 - 35200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 5.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 15.4 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
362 - 432 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 117 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
45 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
2
Doors
5
Curb weight
1078 kg
Curb weight
1165 - 1530 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
309 - 352 L
Length
3915 mm
Length
4055 mm
Width
1735 mm
Width
1745 mm
Height
1225 mm
Height
1430 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1118 - 1163 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
380 - 430 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
101 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.9 s
Max Speed
204 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 200 km/h
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
1496 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Peugeot

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What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-5 Roadster have?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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