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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
details
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.
detailsCosts 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
-
|
|
Electric Range
-
|
Electric Range
-
|
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
Battery Capacity
-
|
|
co2
159 - 165 g/km
|
co2
140 g/km
|
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
Fuel tank capacity
-
|
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
-
|
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
-
|
|
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
|