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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Skoda Fabia?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • only slightly lighter
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Skoda Fabia

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Skoda Fabia is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,657 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Skoda Fabia uses 4.9 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Fabia

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 Skoda Fabia offers visibly more power – delivering 177 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 45 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Skoda Fabia is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Skoda Fabia delivers markedly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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: Skoda Fabia offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is only slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,143 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers substantially more boot space – 380 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 250 L.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Fabia carries substantially more – 437 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 285 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Skoda Fabia 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.

from £17,300
Fabia

Skoda Fabia

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 80 - 177 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 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
112 - 126 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
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
402 - 437 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 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 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
Skoda
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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