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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Subaru Crosstrek?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • very slightly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • only slightly more power
  • significantly 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:

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Subaru Crosstrek costs 29,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 943 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 Subaru Crosstrek offers only slightly more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 2.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Subaru Crosstrek delivers slightly more torque with 182 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 30 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Subaru Crosstrek offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 517 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Subaru Crosstrek offers significantly more boot space – 315 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 185 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries clearly more – 505 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 353 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Crosstrek is clearly superior 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.

from £29,900
Crosstrek

Subaru Crosstrek

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
174 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
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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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