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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Volvo S60?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly 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:

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Volvo S60 costs 42,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,552 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

S60

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 Volvo S60 offers clearly more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 323 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S60 delivers significantly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 557 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Volvo S60 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 637 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo S60 offers significantly more boot space – 427 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 297 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries significantly more – 475 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 323 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 94 km
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I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Volvo S60

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
-
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
-
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Volvo
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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