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Morgan Plus Four vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (65,900 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Morgan Plus Four or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Morgan Plus Four vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Morgan Plus Four

  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally lighter
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Plus Four

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,952 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is somewhat more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 0.8 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Morgan Plus Four offers considerably more power – delivering 258 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Morgan Plus Four is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Morgan Plus Four delivers significantly more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is marginally lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,078 kg. The difference is around 69 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Morgan Plus Four 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 £65,900
Plus Four

Morgan Plus Four

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 258 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 7 - 7.3 L/100km
Morgan Plus Four
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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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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Morgan Plus Four
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
159 - 165 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,650 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
258 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
190 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Morgan
Brand
Mazda
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