Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Renault R5 – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Renault R5 has a somewhat advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23900 £, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28400 £. That’s a price difference of around 4534 £.

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 Renault R5 has a decisively edge – offering 540 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 408 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault R5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.50 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.30 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Renault R5 performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 270 km/h, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Renault R5 pulls clearly stronger with 4800 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 4648 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault R5 offers clearly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.

In curb weight, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly perceptible lighter – 1078 kg compared to 1447 kg. The difference is around 369 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault R5 offers decisively more room – 326 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 196 L.

When it comes to payload, Renault R5 convincingly takes the win – 418 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 266 kg.

Our conclusion: The Renault R5 proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Renault R5 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.