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.

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.

Alternative models

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

from £17,100

Fiat 500

Price : 17,100 - 30,800 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 65 - 118 HP
Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 14.7 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 190 - 331 km
Battery Capacity : 21.3 - 37.3 kWh
Seats : 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9 - 16.2 s
Model Year : 2,023 - 2,025
Max Speed : 135 - 155 km/h
Torque : 92 - 220 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3
Doors : 3 - 4
Model : 500
Modell : 500e (42 kWh), 500e 3+1 (42 kWh), 500e (23,8 kWh), 500e 3+1 (23,8 kWh), 500 Hybrid 1.0 Firefly
CO2 Efficiency Class : A, D
Trim Level : La Prima, Icon, Pop, Torino
Power kW : 48 - 87 kW
co2 : 0 - 121 g/km
Engine capacity : 999 cm3
Curb weight : 1,130 - 1,475 kg
Trunk capacity : 183 - 185 L
Length : 3,631 - 3,632 mm
Width : 1,683 - 1,684 mm
Height : 1,527 - 1,532 mm
Brand : Fiat
Max trunk capacity : 440 - 550 L
Payload : 250 - 325 kg

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Quick data check: Fiat 500

somewhat more power
marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
barely lighter
considerably cheaper
slightly more efficient
visibly more trunk space

from £14,200

Mazda 2

Price : 14,200 - 21,700 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 75 - 115 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 9.1 - 12.1 s
Model Year : 2023
Max Speed : 171 - 200 km/h
Torque : 143 - 151 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4
Doors : 5
Model : 2
Modell : 2 1.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 115 M Hybrid, 2 1.5 e-SKYACTIV-G 90 M Hybrid, 2 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 75, 2 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 90 M
CO2 Efficiency Class : C, D
Trim Level : Exclusive-Line, Homura Aka, Center-Line, Homura, Prime-Line, Center-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Exclusive-Line SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura Aka SKYACTIV-Drive, Homura SKYACTIV-Drive
Power kW : 55 - 85 kW
co2 : 107 - 122 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,496 cm3
Curb weight : 1,099 - 1,120 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 44 L
Trunk capacity : 280 L
Length : 4,080 mm
Width : 1,695 mm
Height : 1,515 mm
Brand : Mazda
Max trunk capacity : 950 L
Payload : 420 - 437 kg

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Quick data check: Mazda 2

somewhat more power
very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
substantially cheaper
noticeably more efficient
very slightly lighter
substantially more trunk space

from £51,300

BMW X3

Price : 51,300 - 72,400 £
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 197 - 398 HP
Consumption L/100km : 2.8 - 7.7 L/100km
Electric Range : 88 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.6 - 7.8 s
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Max Speed : 215 - 250 km/h
Torque : 330 - 670 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Doors : 5
Model : X3
Modell : X3 20, X3 20d, X3 M50, X3 40d, X3 30e
CO2 Efficiency Class : F, E, B
Trim Level : xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket Pro xDrive Steptronic, M Sportpaket xDrive Steptronic
Power kW : 145 - 293 kW
co2 : 64 - 175 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight : 1,930 - 2,140 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 60 - 65 L
Trunk capacity : 460 - 570 L
Length : 4,755 mm
Width : 1,920 mm
Height : 1,660 mm
Brand : BMW
Max trunk capacity : 1,700 L
Payload : 570 kg

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Quick data check: BMW X3

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

from £43,500

BMW Z4

Price : 43,500 - 65,300 £
Body Type : Roadster
Engine Type : Petrol
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 197 - 340 HP
Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
Seats : 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 4.5 - 6.8 s
Model Year : 2,025 - 2,026
Torque : 320 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 4 - 6
Model : Z4
Modell : Z4 Roadster sDrive20i, Z4 Roadster M40i, Z4 Roadster sDrive30i
CO2 Efficiency Class : F, G
Trim Level : Final Edition, Final Edition Steptronic Sport, Steptronic Sport, M Sportpaket, M Sportpaket Steptronic Sport, Edition Pure Impulse
Power kW : 145 - 250 kW
co2 : 157 - 191 g/km
Engine capacity : 1,998 - 2,998 cm3
Curb weight : 1,510 - 1,640 kg
Trunk capacity : 281 L
Width : 1,864 mm
Brand : BMW
Payload : 215 - 235 kg

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Quick data check: BMW Z4

clearly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
markedly lighter
considerably more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
significantly more trunk space

from £33,200

Alpine A290

Price : 33,200 - 39,600 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Electric
Transmission : Automatic
Transmission Detail : Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 177 - 218 HP
Consumption kWh/100km : 15.8 - 16.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range : 364 - 380 km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 6.4 - 7.4 s
Model Year : 2024
Max Speed : 160 - 170 km/h
Torque : 285 - 300 Nm
Doors : 5
Model : A290
Modell : A290
CO2 Efficiency Class : A
Trim Level : GT, GT Performance, GT Premium, GTS, Première Edition
Power kW : 130 - 160 kW
co2 : 0 g/km
Curb weight : 1,554 kg
Trunk capacity : 326 L
Length : 3,990 mm
Width : 1,820 mm
Height : 1,520 mm
Brand : Alpine
Max trunk capacity : 1,106 L
Payload : 396 kg

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Quick data check: Alpine A290

only slightly cheaper
clearly lighter
visibly more power
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably more trunk space

from £27,500

Ford Focus

Price : 27,500 - 42,700 £
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail : Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP : 115 - 280 HP
Consumption L/100km : 4.9 - 8 L/100km
Seats : 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h : 5.7 - 11.8 s
Model Year : 2,022 - 2,024
Max Speed : 186 - 250 km/h
Torque : 170 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders : 3 - 4
Doors : 5
Model : Focus
Modell : Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Focus 1.5 EcoBlue, Focus ST, Focus Active 1.0 EcoBoost Hybrid, Focus Active 1.5 EcoBlue
CO2 Efficiency Class : D, G
Trim Level : Titanium, Titanium Edition, Titanium Edition PowerShift Automatik, Titanium Edition Automatik, X Edition, Titanium X, ST-Line, ST-Line X, Titanium PowerShift Automatik, Titanium X PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line PowerShift Automatik, ST-Line X PowerShift Automatik, Titanium Automatik, Titanium X Automatik, ST-Line Automatik, ST-Line X Automatik, X, PowerShift Automatik, X PowerShift Automatik, Automatik, X Automatik
Power kW : 85 - 206 kW
co2 : 117 - 183 g/km
Engine capacity : 999 - 2,261 cm3
Curb weight : 1,330 - 1,529 kg
Fuel tank capacity : 52 L
Trunk capacity : 392 L
Length : 4,382 - 4,397 mm
Width : 1,825 - 1,844 mm
Height : 1,438 - 1,482 mm
Brand : Ford
Max trunk capacity : 1,354 L
Payload : 495 - 560 kg

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Quick data check: Ford Focus

somewhat lighter
a bit cheaper
substantially more power
noticeably more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably more trunk space

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