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Jeep Compass vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (225 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (34,200 £ vs 28,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Compass or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Jeep Compass vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Jeep Compass

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • visibly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Compass

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the Jeep Compass costs 34,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,752 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Compass uses 3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.2 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Compass offers considerably more power – delivering 225 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 93 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Compass is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Compass delivers clearly more torque with 345 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 193 Nm more.

Compass

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Jeep Compass offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,667 kg. The difference is around 589 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Compass offers significantly more boot space – 550 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 420 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Compass carries considerably more – 473 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 321 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Compass 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 £34,200
Compass

Jeep Compass

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 145 - 225 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 95 - 500 km
Jeep Compass
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass packs classic Jeep styling with a surprisingly composed demeanor, equally at home turning heads in the city or tackling a weekend dirt track. Inside it's a pragmatic, user-friendly compact SUV that prioritizes comfort and versatility — a smart pick if you want a dose of adventure without giving up everyday sense.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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.

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Jeep Compass
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,200 - 43,200 £
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Consumption L/100km
3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
17.5 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
95 - 500 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 - 130 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,667 - 2,198 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
550 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
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Length
-
Width
1,928 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
472 - 473 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 225 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
230 - 345 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 165 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,596 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mazda
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