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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or SsangYong Tivoli?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • somewhat more efficient
  • markedly lighter
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SsangYong Tivoli

  • markedly cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • 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.

SsangYong Tivoli is markedly cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,542 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

Tivoli

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 Tivoli offers a bit more power – delivering 163 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SsangYong Tivoli delivers significantly more torque with 280 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 128 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 Tivoli offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,375 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers substantially more boot space – 720 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 590 L.

When it comes to payload, the SsangYong Tivoli carries considerably more – 455 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 303 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SsangYong Tivoli 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 £21,400
Tivoli

SsangYong Tivoli

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 163 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 8.3 L/100km
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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
161 - 191 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
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
-
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
-
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, 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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