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Porsche Boxster vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (500 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (136,000 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Porsche Boxster or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Porsche Boxster vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Porsche Boxster

  • considerably more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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 Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Porsche Boxster costs 136,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 104,666 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Porsche Boxster with 12.7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.5 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Porsche Boxster offers considerably more power – delivering 500 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 368 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche Boxster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche Boxster delivers clearly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 298 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, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers marginally more boot space – 127 L compared to 122 L. That’s a difference of about 5 L.

When it comes to payload, the Porsche Boxster carries clearly more – 270 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe holds a decisive overall lead 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 £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
136,000 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
12.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
288 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
2
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,485 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
122 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
4,418 mm
Length
-
Width
1,822 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,252 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
270 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
500 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
308 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
450 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
368 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Porsche
Brand
Mazda
Is the Porsche Boxster offered with different drivetrains?

The Porsche Boxster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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