Compare performance (132 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Toyota Land Cruiser?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 43,543 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.
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 Toyota Land Cruiser offers visibly more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Land Cruiser delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 348 Nm more.
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: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 1,337 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers substantially more boot space – 742 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 612 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries significantly more – 750 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 598 kg.
The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is far ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
278 - 282 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Off-Roader
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Seats
2
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Seats
5 - 7
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,980 mm
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Height
-
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
685 - 750 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
205 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
500 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
151 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
2,755 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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