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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs smart #1 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 368 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or smart #1?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs smart #1: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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smart #1

  • substantially more power
  • clearly 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:

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the smart #1 costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,257 £.

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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 smart #1 offers substantially more power – delivering 368 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the smart #1 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the smart #1 delivers considerably more torque with 470 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 318 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: smart #1 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,900 kg. The difference is around 822 kg.

Looking at boot space, the smart #1 offers considerably more boot space – 313 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 183 L.

When it comes to payload, the smart #1 carries substantially more – 425 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 273 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The smart #1 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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smart #1

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 368 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 400 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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smart #1

The Smart #1 feels like a breath of fresh air in the compact EV world, pairing playful styling with usable space and a cabin that punches above its size. It skips the fuss and delivers an easygoing, city-friendly driving experience with clever features that make it a sensible, slightly cheeky choice for everyday motoring.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
40,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
400 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
313 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,822 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
368 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
470 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
271 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
smart
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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