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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW ID. Buzz Cargo comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 43,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or VW ID. Buzz Cargo?

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

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • considerably more power
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the VW ID. Buzz Cargo costs 43,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,602 £.

ID. Buzz Cargo

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 ID. Buzz Cargo offers considerably more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID. Buzz Cargo delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 527 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.

Seats: VW ID. Buzz Cargo offers more seats – 3 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,264 kg. The difference is around 1,186 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID. Buzz Cargo carries considerably more – 753 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 601 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID. Buzz Cargo 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 £43,600
ID. Buzz Cargo

VW ID. Buzz Cargo

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 330 - 455 km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
43,600 - 51,400 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.2 - 20.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
330 - 455 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
59 - 79 kWh
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
Cargo Van
Seats
2
Seats
3
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,264 - 2,510 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
4,712 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,985 mm
Height
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Height
1,932 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
3,900 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
640 - 753 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
170 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 - 160 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
310 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
125 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
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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