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.

Alternative models

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from £11,000

Dacia Sandero

Price 11,000 - 16,300 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol, LPG
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 67 - 122 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.3 - 7.2 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 9.7 - 16.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 95 - 200 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Sandero
Model Sandero SCe 65, Sandero TCe 100, Sandero Eco-G 120, Sandero Stepway TCe 110, Sandero Stepway Eco-G 120
CO2 Efficiency Class D, C
Trim Level Essential, Expression, Journey, Expression (Autogasbetrieb), Expression (Benzinbetrieb), Expression EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Expression EDC (Benzinbetrieb), Journey (Autogasbetrieb), Journey (Benzinbetrieb), Journey EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Journey EDC (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme, Essential (Autogasbetrieb), Essential (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme (Benzinbetrieb), Extreme EDC (Autogasbetrieb), Extreme EDC (Benzinbetrieb)
Power kW 49 - 90 kW
co2 111 - 131 g/km
Engine capacity 999 - 1,199 cm3
Curb weight 1,100 - 1,297 kg
Trunk capacity 328 - 372 L
Width 1,853 mm
Brand Dacia
Payload 385 - 436 kg
Variant Stepway

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clearly cheaper
somewhat more efficient
clearly more trunk space

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from £43,500

BMW Z4

Price 43,500 - 65,300 £
Body Type Roadster
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manual, 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
Model 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
Variant Roadster, M Performance Roadster

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

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from £18,000

MG ZS

Price 18,000 - 24,000 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 197 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.7 - 12.5 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 148 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model ZS
Model ZS 1.5, ZS 1.5 Hybrid+
CO2 Efficiency Class E, C
Trim Level Comfort, Comfort Automatik, Luxury Automatik
Power kW 85 - 145 kW
co2 115 - 145 g/km
Engine capacity 1,495 - 1,498 cm3
Curb weight 1,330 - 1,420 kg
Trunk capacity 443 L
Width 1,818 mm
Brand MG
Payload 375 - 470 kg

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clearly cheaper
markedly more power
markedly more efficient
substantially more trunk space

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from £14,200

Mazda 2

Price 14,200 - 21,700 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission Manual, 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
Model 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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considerably cheaper
clearly more efficient
clearly more trunk space

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from £17,100

Suzuki Swift

Price 17,100 - 21,200 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manual, Automatic
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 82 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 4.9 L/100km
Seats 5
Model Year 2025
Torque 112 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Swift
Model Swift 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class C
Trim Level Club, Club ALLGRIP, Comfort, Comfort CVT, Comfort ALLGRIP, Comfort+, Comfort+ CVT, Comfort+ ALLGRIP
Power kW 61 kW
co2 98 - 110 g/km
Engine capacity 1,197 cm3
Curb weight 1,069 - 1,145 kg
Width 1,735 mm
Brand Suzuki
Payload 282 - 296 kg

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substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
only slightly lighter

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from £72,000

Toyota Land Cruiser

Price 72,000 - 79,700 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Diesel MHEV
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 205 HP
Consumption L/100km 10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15/J25
Model Land Cruiser J7/J9/J12/J15/J25 2.8 D-4D Mild-Hybrid
CO2 Efficiency Class G
Trim Level Executive Automatik (5-Sitzer), Lounge Automatik (5-Sitzer), Lounge Automatik (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 151 kW
co2 278 - 282 g/km
Engine capacity 2,755 cm3
Curb weight 2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity 143 - 742 L
Width 1,980 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 685 - 750 kg

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visibly more power
substantially more trunk space

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