Compare performance (196 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?
All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.
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 very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer costs 30,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,029 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.9 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 Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers visibly more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 64 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.7 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.
There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer delivers substantially more torque with 360 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 208 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.
Seats: Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers more seats – 5 vs 2.
In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,438 kg. The difference is around 360 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer offers considerably more boot space – 597 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 467 L.
When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer carries significantly more – 502 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.
The Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer stands well ahead of its rival 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 Opel Astra Sports Tourer blends family-friendly practicality with a sleek, grown-up wagon silhouette that manages to be both useful and unexpectedly stylish. It’s an easy car to live with — comfortable, well put together and clever with space — a sensible choice for buyers who want everyday versatility without fuss.
detailsThe 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 |
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Price
30,000 - 39,600 £
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.6 kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
83 - 445 km
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 - 132 g/km
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co2
140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Estate
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,438 - 1,765 kg
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Trunk capacity
466 - 597 L
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1,859 mm
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Width
1,735 mm
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Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
434 - 502 kg
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Payload
152 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 196 HP
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Power HP
132 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.7 - 10.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
230 - 360 Nm
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Torque
152 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 144 kW
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Power kW
97 kW
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Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Vauxhall
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Brand
Mazda
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