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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Toyota Yaris - Differences and prices compared
Compare performance (132 HP vs 280 HP), boot space and price (28400 £ vs 21900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Toyota Yaris?
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.
Toyota Yaris has a noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21900 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6591 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Toyota Yaris manages with 3.80 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.20 L. The difference is about 2.40 L per 100 km.
Yaris
Engine and Performance:
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Yaris has a convincingly edge – offering 280 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 148 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.50 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Toyota Yaris pulls significantly stronger with 390 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 238 Nm difference.
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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 Yaris offers convincingly more seating capacity – 5 vs 2.
In curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is barely noticeable lighter – 1078 kg compared to 1090 kg. The difference is around 12 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Toyota Yaris offers decisively more room – 286 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 156 L.
When it comes to payload, Toyota Yaris clearly takes the win – 525 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 373 kg.
Who wins the race in the data check?
The Toyota Yaris holds a decisive overall lead 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.
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Yaris
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from about £21,900
Toyota Yaris
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 Yaris
3.6 (2 Reviews)
The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Toyota Yaris
Costs and Consumption |
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Price
28400 - 33800 £
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Price
21900 - 46700 £
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Consumption L/100km
6.20 L
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Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 9.5 L
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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
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
140 g/km
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co2
87 - 215 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 50 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Roadster
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Seats
2
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Seats
4 - 5
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Doors
-
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Doors
3 - 5
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Curb weight
1078 kg
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Curb weight
1090 - 1356 kg
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
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Length
-
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Length
3940 - 3995 mm
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Width
1735 mm
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Width
1745 - 1805 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1455 - 1500 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
935 L
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Payload
152 kg
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Payload
289 - 525 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
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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
CVT, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
132 HP
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Power HP
116 - 280 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.30 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
175 - 230 km/h
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Torque
152 Nm
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Torque
390 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3
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Power kW
97 kW
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Power kW
85 - 206 kW
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Engine capacity
1496 cm3
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Engine capacity
1490 - 1618 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2024 - 2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Toyota
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What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-5 Roadster have?
The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.
The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.