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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Suzuki Ignis comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 83 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 15,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Suzuki Ignis?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Suzuki Ignis: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • noticeably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Suzuki Ignis

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  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • moderately lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

Suzuki Ignis is substantially cheaper – starting at 15,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 12,840 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Suzuki Ignis uses 4.9 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Ignis

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers noticeably more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 83 HP. That’s roughly 49 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Suzuki Ignis takes 12.7 s. That’s about 4.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers visibly more torque with 152 Nm compared to 107 Nm. That’s about 45 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: Suzuki Ignis offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Ignis is moderately lighter – 935 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 143 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Ignis offers clearly more boot space – 267 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 137 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Ignis carries considerably more – 395 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 243 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Ignis 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.

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Ignis

Suzuki Ignis

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 83 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Suzuki Ignis

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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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Suzuki Ignis

The Suzuki Ignis is a cheeky compact crossover that turns city chores into cheerful adventures, with chunky styling and a surprisingly practical cabin. It won't pretend to be a sports car, but its nimble manners, low running costs and ample personality make it an ideal pick for urban buyers who want fun without pretension.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Suzuki Ignis

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
15,600 - 19,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
110 - 122 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
30 - 32 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
4 - 5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
935 - 995 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
204 - 267 L
Length
-
Length
3,700 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,690 mm
Height
-
Height
1,605 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,086 - 1,100 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
335 - 395 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
83 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 - 12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
155 - 165 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
107 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
61 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,197 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
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