Comparison: Boot space Mazda MX-5 vs. competitors 2025

When you think Mazda MX-5, the first thing that springs to mind isn’t the boot space; it's the wind through your hair, the grip of the corners, and the purr of the engine. However, in a world where practicality can't be entirely shoved to the passenger seat, even the most iconic roadster has to answer the question:

Table of contents:

Overview of generations
Comparison to similar cars
Comparison to other Mazda models

Mazda MX-5 - How has the boot space changed over the generations?

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Mazda MX-5 generations

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Mazda MX-5 generations
Generation year	Boot space
MX-5, Model year 1990 (NA)	135 l
MX-5, Model year 1994 (MX-5 NA (1. Facelift))	135 l
MX-5, Model year 1998 (NB)	144 l
MX-5, Model year 2000 (NB (1. Facelift))	144 l
MX-5, Model year 2005 (NC)	150 l
MX-5, Model year 2009 (NC (1. Facelift))	150 l
MX-5, Model year 2012 (NC (2. Facelift))	150 l
MX-5, Model year 2015 (ND)	130 l
MX-5, Model year 2023 (MX-5 ND (1. Facelift))	130 l

1. MX-5, Model year 1990 (NA) 135 l

2. MX-5, Model year 1994 (MX-5 NA (1. Facelift)) 135 l

3. MX-5, Model year 1998 (NB) 144 l

4. MX-5, Model year 2000 (NB (1. Facelift)) 144 l

5. MX-5, Model year 2005 (NC) 150 l

6. MX-5, Model year 2009 (NC (1. Facelift)) 150 l

7. MX-5, Model year 2012 (NC (2. Facelift)) 150 l

8. MX-5, Model year 2015 (ND) 130 l

9. MX-5, Model year 2023 (MX-5 ND (1. Facelift)) 130 l

The difference in Boot space between first generation (NA) from 1990 and last generation (MX-5 ND (1. Facelift)) from 2023 is 5 l.

The boot space of the current generation of MX-5 is 130 l.

The boot space compared to other Mazda models

Let’s dive into the surprisingly spacious saga of the Mazda MX-5's boot space, shall we?

Mazda MX-5 vs other current cars by Mazda

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Boot space: MX-5 vs. other models by Mazda
Variant name	Boot space
MX-5 Roadster	130 l
CX-80	258 l
2 Hybrid	286 l
6e	336 l
3 Fastback	351 l
MX-30	366 l
CX-30	430 l
CX-60	570 l

1. MX-5 Roadster 130 l

2. CX-80 258 l

3. 2 Hybrid 286 l

4. 6e 336 l

5. 3 Fastback 351 l

6. MX-30 366 l

7. CX-30 430 l

8. CX-60 570 l

How does the boot space of the Mazda MX-5 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mazda MX-5 vs. similar cars

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Boot space: Mazda MX-5 vs. similar cars
Car model	Boot space
Porsche 914 1969	370 l
Mercedes-Benz SLC 2016	335 l
Alfa Romeo Spider 1966	300 l
Maserati Spyder 2002	300 l
BMW Z4 2022	281 l
Fiat 124 1966	272 l
Renault Wind 2010	270 l
ALPINA Roadster S Z4 2003	260 l
Ford Streetka 2002	214 l
MG F 1996	210 l
MG TF 2002	210 l
Fiat Dino 1966	210 l
Opel Speedster 2000	206 l
Ferrari 348 1989	200 l
Fiat Barchetta 1995	165 l
BMW Z3 1996	165 l
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse 1996	145 l
Honda S2000 2004	143 l
Mazda MX-5 2023	130 l
Lotus Elise 1996	115 l

1. Porsche 914 1969 370 l

2. Mercedes-Benz SLC 2016 335 l

3. Alfa Romeo Spider 1966 300 l

4. Maserati Spyder 2002 300 l

5. BMW Z4 2022 281 l

6. Fiat 124 1966 272 l

7. Renault Wind 2010 270 l

8. ALPINA Roadster S Z4 2003 260 l

9. Ford Streetka 2002 214 l

10. MG F 1996 210 l

11. MG TF 2002 210 l

12. Fiat Dino 1966 210 l

13. Opel Speedster 2000 206 l

14. Ferrari 348 1989 200 l

15. Fiat Barchetta 1995 165 l

16. BMW Z3 1996 165 l

17. Mercedes-Benz SLK-Klasse 1996 145 l

18. Honda S2000 2004 143 l

19. Mazda MX-5 2023 130 l

20. Lotus Elise 1996 115 l

Comparison: Boot space Mazda MX-5 vs. competitors 2025

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Mazda MX-5 - How has the boot space changed over the generations?

Mazda MX-5 generations

The boot space compared to other Mazda models

Mazda MX-5 vs other current cars by Mazda

How does the boot space of the Mazda MX-5 compare to it's nearest competitors?

Mazda MX-5 vs. similar cars

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