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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or VW Tiguan?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 a bit cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,130 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

Tiguan

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 Tiguan offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Tiguan is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Tiguan delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 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 Tiguan offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 521 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 522 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries considerably more – 533 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 381 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is decisively ahead 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 £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 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 Tiguan

The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
-
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
-
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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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