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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Subaru Impreza comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 30,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Subaru Impreza?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Subaru Impreza: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • marginally cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter

Subaru Impreza

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  • very slightly more power
  • substantially more trunk space

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Subaru Impreza costs 30,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,774 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is slightly more efficient than the Subaru Impreza with 7.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.1 L/100km.

Impreza

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 Impreza offers very 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 markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Subaru Impreza takes 10.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

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

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,574 kg. The difference is around 496 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Impreza carries significantly more – 526 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 374 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Subaru Impreza holds a decisive overall lead 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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Impreza

Subaru Impreza

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.3 L/100km
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Subaru Impreza

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
30,200 - 32,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
166 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,574 - 1,599 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,490 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
1,515 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
501 - 526 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
10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
199 km/h
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
2,025
Model Year
2,024
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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