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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
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Price
20,800 - 44,100 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.1 kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
343 km
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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
0 - 146 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
High Roof Estate
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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
1,366 - 1,664 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
641 - 912 L
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Length
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Length
-
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Width
1,735 mm
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Width
1,848 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
525 - 829 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Electric, Petrol, Diesel
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
102 - 136 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.5 - 13.2 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
205 - 300 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
75 - 100 kW
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,499 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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