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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SsangYong Korando comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or SsangYong Korando?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SsangYong Korando: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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SsangYong Korando

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • noticeably more power
  • 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:

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.

SsangYong Korando is only slightly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,971 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the SsangYong Korando with 7.5 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Korando

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 SsangYong Korando offers noticeably more power – delivering 190 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 58 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the SsangYong Korando takes 8.4 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Korando delivers significantly more torque with 360 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 208 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: SsangYong Korando offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,517 kg. The difference is around 439 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Korando offers clearly more boot space – 551 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 421 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Korando carries considerably more – 463 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 311 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Korando is far ahead 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.

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Korando

SsangYong Korando

  • Engine Type Petrol, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 - 190 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 339 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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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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SsangYong Korando

The SsangYong Korando pairs bold, modern styling with a surprisingly roomy and practical cabin, so it looks confident at the lights and handles the daily grind without fuss. It swaps flashy badges for honest value, offering a composed ride, useful equipment and wallet-friendly running that make it an appealing pick for buyers who'd rather spend on weekends than on extravagant finance packages.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
SsangYong Korando

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
27,000 - 42,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.5 - 8.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
16.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
339 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 197 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,840 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
551 L
Length
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Length
4,450 - 4,465 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,870 mm
Height
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Height
1,620 - 1,645 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,248 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
410 - 463 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
163 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
156 - 191 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
260 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
120 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
SsangYong
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