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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW Caddy Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 25,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or VW Caddy Compact Van?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW Caddy Compact Van: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly lighter

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Caddy Compact Van is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,800 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,627 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Caddy Compact Van uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 5.7 L/100km.

Caddy Compact Van

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 VW Caddy Compact Van offers somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Caddy Compact Van delivers clearly more torque with 320 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 168 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,442 kg. The difference is around 364 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW Caddy Compact Van carries clearly more – 759 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 607 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Caddy Compact Van 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.

from £25,800
Caddy Compact Van

VW Caddy Compact Van

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 102 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 117 - 120 km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
VW Caddy Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
25,800 - 42,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
117 - 120 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
11 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
50 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,442 - 1,818 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
4,500 - 4,853 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,855 mm
Height
-
Height
1,819 - 1,823 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,100 - 3,700 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
628 - 759 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
102 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
175 - 186 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
220 - 320 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
75 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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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