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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Porsche Cayenne comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 1,156 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 90,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Porsche Cayenne?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Porsche Cayenne: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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Porsche Cayenne

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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably 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:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Porsche Cayenne costs 90,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 61,209 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Porsche Cayenne uses 4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Cayenne

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 Porsche Cayenne offers substantially more power – delivering 1,156 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 1,024 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Cayenne is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 2.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 5.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Cayenne delivers considerably more torque with 1,500 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 1,348 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Porsche Cayenne offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,130 kg. The difference is around 1,052 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche Cayenne offers considerably more boot space – 781 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 651 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Cayenne carries clearly more – 705 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 553 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Porsche Cayenne holds a decisive overall lead 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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Cayenne

Porsche Cayenne

  • Engine Type Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 353 - 1,156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4 - 11 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 74 - 668 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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Porsche Cayenne

Few SUVs blend athletic poise and Teutonic precision like the Porsche Cayenne, putting genuine sports‑car feeling into a roomy, everyday package. If you want a practical family hauler that still makes you grin every time you merge, the Cayenne delivers — turning errands into an excuse for a spirited drive.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Porsche Cayenne

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
90,200 - 144,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4 - 11 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.9 - 20.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
74 - 668 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 249 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,130 - 2,725 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
434 - 781 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,980 - 1,983 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
525 - 705 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
353 - 1,156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.5 - 6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 - 1,500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
260 - 850 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, B, A
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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