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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Subaru BRZ comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 235 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Subaru BRZ?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Subaru BRZ: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly lighter
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Subaru BRZ

  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • 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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Subaru BRZ costs 36,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,543 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Subaru BRZ with 8.8 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

BRZ

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 Subaru BRZ offers clearly more power – delivering 235 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 103 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Subaru BRZ is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru BRZ delivers clearly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 98 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: Subaru BRZ offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,275 kg. The difference is around 197 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru BRZ offers clearly more boot space – 237 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 107 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru BRZ carries substantially more – 404 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 252 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru BRZ stands well ahead of its rival 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 £36,000
BRZ

Subaru BRZ

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.8 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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The Subaru BRZ is a pure driver's car — lightweight, balanced and joyfully communicative, turning every twisty back road into an invitation to grin. It doesn’t hide behind flashy tech or brute power; instead it delivers razor-sharp handling and honest feedback, making it a brilliant choice for anyone who wants driving to feel like fun again.

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Subaru BRZ

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
36,000 - 38,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
199 - 200 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
4
Doors
-
Doors
2
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,275 - 1,296 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
237 L
Length
-
Length
4,265 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,775 mm
Height
-
Height
1,310 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
395 - 404 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
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
235 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 6.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
216 - 226 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
172 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,387 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Subaru
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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