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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or VW ID.5?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly cheaper
  • substantially lighter
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VW ID.5

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  • clearly more power
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
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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 visibly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the VW ID.5 costs 37,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,203 £.

ID.5

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 VW ID.5 offers clearly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 167 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.5 delivers significantly more torque with 545 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 393 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.5 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is substantially lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 973 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries considerably more – 552 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 400 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 is clearly superior 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.

from £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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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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VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
529 - 552 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
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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