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.

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Alternative models

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

from £31,400

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Price 31,400 - 36,700 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 132 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 152 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model MX-5
Modell MX-5 RF 1.5 SKYACTIV-G 132
CO2 Efficiency Class E
Trim Level Prime-Line, Exclusive-Line, Kazari, Homura
Power kW 97 kW
co2 140 g/km
Engine capacity 1,496 cm3
Curb weight 1,114 kg
Trunk capacity 127 L
Width 1,735 mm
Brand Mazda
Payload 166 kg
Variant RF

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Quick data check: Mazda MX-5 Coupe

very slightly cheaper
only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly lighter
marginally more trunk space

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from £55,200

Alpine A110

Price 55,200 - 282,900 £
Body Type Coupe
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP 252 - 345 HP
Consumption L/100km 6.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 3.8 - 4.5 s
Model Year 2024
Torque 320 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model A110
Modell A110
CO2 Efficiency Class F, E
Trim Level R Ultime, R Ultime La Bleue, GT, S, R Turini
Power kW 185 - 254 kW
co2 152 - 157 g/km
Engine capacity 1,798 cm3
Curb weight 1,150 - 1,194 kg
Trunk capacity 96 L
Width 1,798 mm
Brand Alpine
Payload 166 - 210 kg

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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

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from £34,200

Nissan X-Trail

Price 34,200 - 50,500 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 163 - 213 HP
Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats 5 - 7
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7 - 9.6 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 300 - 525 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model X-Trail
Modell X-Trail 1.5 VC-T Mild-Hybrid, X-Trail 1.5 VC-T e-Power
CO2 Efficiency Class F, D, E
Trim Level Acenta Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Acenta Xtronic (7-Sitzer), N-Connecta Xtronic (5-Sitzer), N-Connecta Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Tekna Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Tekna Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Tekna+ Xtronic (5-Sitzer), Tekna+ Xtronic (7-Sitzer), Acenta, N-Connecta, N-Trek, Tekna, Tekna+, Acenta e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Acenta e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), N-Connecta e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), N-Connecta e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), N-Trek e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), N-Trek e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), Tekna e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Tekna e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer), Tekna+ e-4ORCE (5-Sitzer), Tekna+ e-4ORCE (7-Sitzer)
Power kW 120 - 157 kW
co2 131 - 161 g/km
Engine capacity 1,497 cm3
Curb weight 1,668 - 1,961 kg
Trunk capacity 177 - 585 L
Width 1,840 mm
Brand Nissan
Payload 432 - 574 kg

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Quick data check: Nissan X-Trail

slightly cheaper
significantly lighter
noticeably more power
very slightly more efficient
moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably more trunk space

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from £25,300

Suzuki Jimny

Price 25,300 - 27,700 £
Body Type Off-Roader
Engine Type Petrol
Transmission Manuel
Transmission Detail Manual Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 102 HP
Consumption L/100km 7.7 L/100km
Seats 2
Acceleration 0-100km/h 12.8 s
Model Year 2,021 - 2,024
Max Speed 145 km/h
Torque 130 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Doors 3
Model Jimny
Modell Jimny NFZ 1.5
CO2 Efficiency Class F
Trim Level Comfort ALLGRIP PRO, Horizon ALLGRIP PRO
Power kW 75 kW
co2 173 g/km
Engine capacity 1,462 cm3
Curb weight 1,165 kg
Fuel tank capacity 40 L
Length 3,645 mm
Width 1,645 mm
Height 1,705 mm
Brand Suzuki
Max trunk capacity 863 L
Payload 270 kg

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Quick data check: Suzuki Jimny

markedly more power
markedly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
very slightly lighter
somewhat cheaper

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from £17,100

Suzuki Swift

Price 17,100 - 21,200 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Petrol MHEV
Transmission Manuel, 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
Modell 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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Quick data check: Suzuki Swift

markedly more power
substantially cheaper
clearly more efficient
only slightly lighter

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from £32,600

Abarth 500 595 695

Price 32,600 - 38,600 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Electric
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 155 HP
Consumption kWh/100km 17.1 - 18.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range 242 - 265 km
Seats 4
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7 s
Model Year 2023
Torque 235 Nm
Model 500/595/695
Modell 500e (42 kWh), 500e Cabrio (42 kWh)
CO2 Efficiency Class A
Trim Level Turismo
Power kW 114 kW
co2 0 g/km
Curb weight 1,410 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity 185 L
Width 1,682 mm
Brand Abarth
Payload 370 - 385 kg

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Quick data check: Abarth 500 595 695

a bit cheaper
markedly lighter
moderately more power
a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
noticeably more trunk space

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