VS

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Proace City comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 20,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Toyota Proace City?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • noticeably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
details

Toyota Proace City

  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • somewhat more efficient
  • significantly more trunk space
details

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Toyota Proace City is visibly cheaper – starting at 20,800 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,650 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Proace City uses 5.3 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

Proace City

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 City offers marginally more power – delivering 136 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 4 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is noticeably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Toyota Proace City takes 11.5 s. That’s about 3.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace City delivers clearly more torque with 300 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 148 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: Toyota Proace City offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,366 kg. The difference is around 288 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Proace City offers significantly more boot space – 912 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 782 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace City carries significantly more – 829 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 677 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace City is decisively ahead 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 £20,800
Proace City

Toyota Proace City

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 136 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 343 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

View detailed analysis

Engine and Performance

View detailed analysis

Dimensions and Body

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 Proace City

The Toyota Proace City is a clever compact workhorse that blends van practicality with passenger comfort, turning daily deliveries or weekend DIY runs into a surprisingly civilised affair. It won't set your pulse racing, but its easy driving manners, flexible interior and low-hassle ownership make it a smart pick for buyers who value usefulness over flash.

details
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Proace City

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
343 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
High Roof Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,366 - 1,664 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
525 - 829 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, 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
102 - 136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
205 - 300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
75 - 100 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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.