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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

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?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

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  • visibly more power
  • substantially 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 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.

Land Cruiser

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 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.

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: 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.

Who wins the race in the data check?

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.

from £28,400
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The 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.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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