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Toyota Proace Transporter vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (31,600 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Proace Transporter or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Toyota Proace Transporter vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • moderately more power
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • marginally cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Proace Transporter

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 Coupe is marginally cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Toyota Proace Transporter costs 31,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 273 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Toyota Proace Transporter with 6.4 L/100km. The difference is about 0.2 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Toyota Proace Transporter offers moderately more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Toyota Proace Transporter takes 12.1 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Proace Transporter delivers significantly more torque with 370 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 218 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Toyota Proace Transporter offers more seats – 6 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,656 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Proace Transporter carries clearly more – 1,323 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,157 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Proace Transporter 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.

from £31,600
Proace Transporter

Toyota Proace Transporter

  • Engine Type Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 120 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 349 km
Toyota Proace Transporter
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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Toyota Proace Transporter

The Toyota Proace Transporter is a no-nonsense work van that pairs Toyota’s dependable reputation with smart practicality, so you can load, drive and finish the job without unnecessary drama. It won’t win design awards, but with a comfortable cab, sensible feature set and a focus on getting things done, it quietly keeps fleets and small businesses smiling.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Toyota Proace Transporter
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,600 - 51,000 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.4 - 6.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
23.8 - 23.9 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
349 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 177 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
3 - 6
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,656 - 2,100 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
955 - 1,323 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel, Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
120 - 150 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.1 - 13.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 370 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
88 - 110 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,499 - 2,184 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, A, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Mazda
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