Mazda MX-5 Coupe alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mazda MX-5 Coupe, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mazda MX-5 Coupe and are good next research steps.

from £28,300

Lexus LBX

Price 28,300 - 40,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 136 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.5 - 4.8 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.2 - 9.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 185 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model LBX
Model LBX
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level e-CVT, Elegant e-CVT, Elegant Black Edition e-CVT, Emotion e-CVT, Relax e-CVT, Relax E-FOUR e-CVT, Cool e-CVT, Cool E-FOUR e-CVT
Power kW 100 kW
co2 102 - 110 g/km
Engine capacity 1,490 cm3
Curb weight 1,280 - 1,365 kg
Trunk capacity 255 - 332 L
Width 1,825 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 455 - 475 kg

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a bit cheaper
only slightly more power
visibly more efficient
substantially more trunk space

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from £104,000

Mercedes S-Class

Price 104,000 - 201,400 £
Body Type Sedan
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plug-in Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 336 - 635 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 11 L/100km
Electric Range 98 - 118 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 4 - 5.7 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 560 - 850 Nm
Number of Cylinders 6 - 8
Model S-Klasse
Model S 450, S 450 e, S 500, S 580 e, S 580, S 350 d, S 450 d, S 450 lang, S 450 e lang, S 500 lang, S 580 e lang, S 580 lang, S 350 d lang, S 450 d lang, Maybach S 580, Maybach S 580 e, Maybach S 680
CO2 Efficiency Class G, B, F
Trim Level 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Plus 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC, 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line 9G-TRONIC, AMG Line Plus 9G-TRONIC
Power kW 247 - 467 kW
co2 50 - 252 g/km
Engine capacity 2,989 - 3,982 cm3
Curb weight 2,165 - 2,650 kg
Trunk capacity 345 - 530 L
Width 1,921 mm
Brand Mercedes-Benz
Payload 420 - 660 kg
Variant Limousine

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substantially more power
considerably more efficient
significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
significantly more trunk space

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from £94,300

Tesla Model S

Price 94,300 - 102,800 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 670 - 1,020 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 16.8 - 18 kWh/100km
Electric Range 611 - 744 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 2.1 - 3.2 s
Model Year 2025
Max Speed 240 - 322 km/h
Doors 5
Model Model S
Model Model S, Model S Plaid
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Power kW 493 - 750 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,092 - 2,197 kg
Trunk capacity 799 L
Length 5,021 mm
Width 1,987 mm
Height 1,431 mm
Brand Tesla
Max trunk capacity 1,828 L
Payload 432 - 442 kg

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Quick data check: Tesla Model S

considerably more power
substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably more trunk space

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from £52,900

Ford Tourneo Custom

Price 52,900 - 69,700 £
Body Type Bus
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 218 - 286 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 24.1 - 26.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range 310 - 339 km
Seats 8
Model Year 2025
Torque 415 - 630 Nm
Model Tourneo Custom
Model E-Tourneo Custom 340 L1 BEV, E-Tourneo Custom 340 L2 BEV
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Trend, Titanium, Titanium AWD, Sport, Active, Active AWD, Titanium X, Sport AWD, Titanium X AWD
Power kW 160 - 210 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 2,660 - 2,707 kg
Trunk capacity 672 - 819 L
Width 2,032 mm
Brand Ford
Payload 620 - 690 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Tourneo Custom

substantially more power
significantly more trunk space

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from £32,500

Honda Civic

Price 32,500 - 35,500 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 184 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.8 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 315 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Civic
Model Civic 2.0 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Elegance e-CVT, Sport e-CVT, Advance e-CVT
Power kW 135 kW
co2 108 - 114 g/km
Engine capacity 1,993 cm3
Curb weight 1,517 - 1,533 kg
Width 1,890 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 348 - 397 kg

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clearly more power
clearly more efficient
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h

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from £29,100

Honda HR-V

Price 29,100 - 34,700 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 131 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 10.6 - 10.8 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 253 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model HR-V
Model HR-V 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV
CO2 Efficiency Class D
Trim Level Elegance, Advance, Advance Style, Advance Plus, Advance Style Plus
Power kW 96 kW
co2 122 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,452 kg
Trunk capacity 319 L
Width 1,866 mm
Brand Honda
Payload 418 kg

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Quick data check: Honda HR-V

very slightly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
clearly more trunk space

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