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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SsangYong Rexton comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 202 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 41,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or SsangYong Rexton?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SsangYong Rexton: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

4.1 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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SsangYong Rexton

4.7 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the SsangYong Rexton costs 41,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,172 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the SsangYong Rexton with 8.2 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Rexton

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 Rexton offers clearly more power – delivering 202 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 70 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the SsangYong Rexton takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Rexton delivers clearly more torque with 441 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 289 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: SsangYong Rexton offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,145 kg. The difference is around 1,067 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Rexton offers significantly more boot space – 784 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 654 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Rexton carries considerably more – 770 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 618 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Rexton is decisively ahead 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 £41,100
Rexton

SsangYong Rexton

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 202 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.2 L/100km
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Oliel
9 Aug 2026, 14:18:24

Good Car, much fun, very lightweight, can fit loads of grocheries in the trunk, great family car

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SsangYong Rexton

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
41,100 - 51,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
214 - 216 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,145 - 2,180 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
236 - 784 L
Length
-
Length
4,850 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,825 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,806 - 1,977 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
655 - 770 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
202 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
184 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
441 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
148 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,157 cm3

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