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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Proace Bus comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 31,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Toyota Proace Bus?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Proace Bus: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • somewhat cheaper
  • barely more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • considerably more trunk space
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Toyota Proace Bus

  • noticeably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is somewhat cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Bus costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,116 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is barely more efficient than the Toyota Proace Bus with 6.5 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

Proace Bus

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 Proace Bus offers noticeably more power – delivering 180 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 48 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 Proace Bus takes 13.3 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Bus delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,835 kg. The difference is around 757 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers considerably more boot space – 130 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 130 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Bus carries significantly more – 1,265 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,113 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Bus 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 £31,600
Proace Bus

Toyota Proace Bus

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 136 - 180 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 218 - 343 km
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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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The Toyota Proace Bus is a pragmatic people‑mover that swallows passengers and luggage with the kind of everyday practicality fleet managers and large families will appreciate. It may not thrill the enthusiast, but its sensible layout, sturdy build and Toyota badge make it a dependable, no-nonsense choice for anyone needing space and reliability rather than flash.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Proace Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
31,600 - 57,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.5 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24.2 - 24.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
218 - 343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 177 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Bus
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 9
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,835 - 2,140 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
825 - 1,265 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
136 - 180 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
13.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
260 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
100 - 132 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,184 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, F, G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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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