Deutschland
France
Nederland
Great Britain
Sverige
Danmark
Suomi
Italia
Polska
Česko
EspañaVS
Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Prius comparison
Compare performance (132 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Toyota Prius?
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 noticeably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,458 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.
Prius
Engine and Performance:
Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Prius offers substantially more power – delivering 223 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Prius is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.
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 Prius offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Prius offers clearly more boot space – 284 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.
When it comes to payload, the Toyota Prius carries significantly more – 375 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 223 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Toyota Prius
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Prius
Costs and Consumption
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Engine and Performance
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
Dimensions and Body
View detailed analysis
View detailed analysis
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.
details
Toyota Prius
The Prius glides through traffic like a wise commuter's secret weapon, balancing miserly running costs with an unflappable sense of reliability. It's not a thrill seeker, but its roomy cabin, sensible packaging and low-stress driving personality make it a brilliant choice for buyers who value peace of mind over pulse-raising performance.
details
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Prius
Costs and Consumption |
|
|---|---|
|
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
|
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
|
|
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
|
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
|
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
Consumption kWh/100km
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
140 g/km
|
co2
12 - 17 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
40 L
|
Dimensions and Body |
|
|---|---|
|
Body Type
Roadster
|
Body Type
Hatchback
|
|
Seats
2
|
Seats
5
|
|
Doors
-
|
Doors
5
|
|
Curb weight
1,078 kg
|
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
|
|
Trunk capacity
130 L
|
Trunk capacity
284 L
|
|
Length
-
|
Length
4,599 mm
|
|
Width
1,735 mm
|
Width
1,782 mm
|
|
Height
-
|
Height
1,470 mm
|
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
Max trunk capacity
-
|
|
Payload
152 kg
|
Payload
365 - 375 kg
|
Engine and Performance |
|
|---|---|
|
Engine Type
Petrol
|
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
|
|
Transmission
Manual
|
Transmission
Automatic
|
|
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
|
Transmission Detail
CVT
|
|
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
|
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
|
|
Power HP
132 HP
|
Power HP
223 HP
|
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
|
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
|
|
Max Speed
-
|
Max Speed
177 km/h
|
|
Torque
152 Nm
|
Torque
-
|
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
Number of Cylinders
4
|
|
Power kW
97 kW
|
Power kW
164 kW
|
|
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
|
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
|
General |
|
|---|---|
|
Model Year
2025
|
Model Year
2023
|
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
|
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
|
|
Brand
Mazda
|
Brand
Toyota
|
DriveDuel uses data analysis and artificial intelligence to evaluate vehicle data and create content. Content is regularly reviewed and improved.
The displayed prices are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted to the respective country’s VAT. Country-specific registration taxes are not included. This information is not legally binding.