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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Renault Kangoo comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Renault Kangoo?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Renault Kangoo: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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Renault Kangoo

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  • moderately cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • considerably more trunk space
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Renault Kangoo is moderately cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,248 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Renault Kangoo uses 5.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1 L/100km.

Kangoo

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers only slightly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 2 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Renault Kangoo takes 11.6 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault Kangoo delivers substantially more torque with 270 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 118 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: Renault Kangoo offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,489 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Kangoo offers considerably more boot space – 775 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 645 L.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Kangoo carries clearly more – 610 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 458 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Renault Kangoo 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.

from £25,700
Kangoo

Renault Kangoo

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 95 - 130 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 7.4 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
25,700 - 32,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 7.4 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
136 - 168 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,489 - 1,830 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
500 - 775 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
459 - 610 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
95 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.6 - 16.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Renault
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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