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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Supra comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 62,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Toyota Supra?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Supra: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Toyota Supra

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  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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 significantly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Toyota Supra costs 62,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 34,337 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is visibly more efficient than the Toyota Supra with 8.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.

Supra

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 Supra offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Supra is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4.3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Supra delivers clearly 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,570 kg. The difference is around 492 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Supra offers significantly more boot space – 290 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 160 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Supra carries clearly more – 245 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 93 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Supra 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.

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Supra

Toyota Supra

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 8.1 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Supra

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Dimensions and Body

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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 Supra

The Supra delivers a taut, driver‑focused experience that blends retro-inspired looks with modern aggression, rewarding corner-carving ambition with sharp steering and a lively character. Styled to steal glances and practical enough for daily life, it’s the mischievous sports car for buyers who want pure driving fun without the showroom posturing.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Supra

Costs and Consumption

Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
62,800 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
183 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,570 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
290 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,854 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
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Payload
152 kg
Payload
245 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Toyota
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