Mazda MX-5 Roadster alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mazda MX-5 Roadster, 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 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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Alternative models

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

from £55,200
A110

Alpine A110

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 252 - 345 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.7 - 6.9 L/100km
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Quick data check: Alpine A110

  • considerably cheaper
  • marginally more efficient
  • very slightly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
from £14,200
2

Mazda 2

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 75 - 115 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.7 - 5.4 L/100km
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Quick data check: Mazda 2

  • slightly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
from £55,700
Cyberster

MG Cyberster

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 340 - 510 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 19.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 443 - 507 km
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Quick data check: MG Cyberster

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
from £43,500
Z4

BMW Z4

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 340 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.9 - 8.5 L/100km
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Quick data check: BMW Z4

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
from £19,700
500 Convertible

Fiat 500 Convertible

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 65 - 118 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.2 - 5.3 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13 - 14.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 190 - 313 km
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Quick data check: Fiat 500 Convertible

  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
  • clearly cheaper
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
from £8,500
Topolino

Fiat Topolino

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 8 HP
  • Electric Range : 75 km
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Quick data check: Fiat Topolino

  • considerably more power
  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter

Direct comparisons

These comparison pages show the Mazda MX-5 Roadster head-to-head against similar models.

Alpine A110
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Mazda 2
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
MG Cyberster
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BMW Z4
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Fiat 500 Convertible
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Fiat Topolino
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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