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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 500 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 136,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Porsche Boxster?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Porsche Boxster: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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Porsche Boxster

  • clearly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 107,066 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

Boxster

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 Porsche Boxster offers clearly more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 368 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers significantly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 298 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 407 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers barely more boot space – 130 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Boxster carries considerably more – 270 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is decisively ahead 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 £29,000
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
136,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
288 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
54 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
122 L
Length
-
Length
4,418 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
1,252 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
500 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
308 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
368 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Porsche
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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