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Jaguar E-Pace vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (269 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (32,400 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jaguar E-Pace or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Jaguar E-Pace vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Jaguar E-Pace

  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • somewhat cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

E-Pace

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is somewhat cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Jaguar E-Pace costs 32,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,438 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jaguar E-Pace uses 1.4 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Jaguar E-Pace offers considerably more power – delivering 269 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 137 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar E-Pace is a bit quicker – completing the sprint in 7.3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar E-Pace delivers considerably more torque with 540 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 388 Nm more.

E-Pace

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Jaguar E-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,783 kg. The difference is around 705 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar E-Pace offers substantially more boot space – 494 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 364 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar E-Pace carries considerably more – 554 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 402 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar E-Pace is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,400
E-Pace

Jaguar E-Pace

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 160 - 269 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
  • Electric Range 69 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,400 - 56,100 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
69 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
11.5 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
33 - 185 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
56 - 67 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,783 - 2,173 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
494 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,984 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,648 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,170 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
497 - 554 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
160 - 269 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.3 - 10.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
190 - 211 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
260 - 540 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
118 - 198 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Jaguar
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Jaguar E-Pace?

The Jaguar E-Pace is available as All-Wheel Drive or Front-Wheel Drive.

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