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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SEAT Ibiza comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 16,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or SEAT Ibiza?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SEAT Ibiza: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly lighter
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SEAT Ibiza

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

SEAT Ibiza is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,800 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,606 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the SEAT Ibiza uses 5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

Ibiza

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 SEAT Ibiza offers moderately more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SEAT Ibiza is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SEAT Ibiza delivers noticeably more torque with 250 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 98 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: SEAT Ibiza offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,111 kg. The difference is around 33 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SEAT Ibiza offers clearly more boot space – 355 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 225 L.

When it comes to payload, the SEAT Ibiza carries significantly more – 522 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 370 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SEAT Ibiza is clearly superior overall 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 £16,800
Ibiza

SEAT Ibiza

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 80 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5 - 5.7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
16,800 - 28,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
114 - 128 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,111 - 1,231 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
355 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
489 - 522 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
80 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 15.3 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
95 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
59 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
SEAT
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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