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Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (380 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (85,600 £ vs 31,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Grand Cherokee or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Jeep Grand Cherokee vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Jeep Grand Cherokee

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Grand Cherokee

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 Coupe is significantly cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Jeep Grand Cherokee costs 85,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,266 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses 2.9 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Coupe with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 3.3 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

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 Grand Cherokee offers considerably more power – delivering 380 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 248 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Grand Cherokee is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 2.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers significantly more torque with 637 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 485 Nm more.

Grand Cherokee

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 Grand Cherokee offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,320 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Grand Cherokee offers significantly more boot space – 520 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 393 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Grand Cherokee carries significantly more – 641 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 475 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Grand Cherokee stands well ahead of its rival 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.

£85,628
Grand Cherokee

Jeep Grand Cherokee

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 380 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.9 L/100km
  • Electric Range 45 km
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

The Jeep Grand Cherokee wears its trail-ready roots proudly while wrapping them in a surprisingly civilized and upscale package, so it can tackle rough tracks and the school run with the same swagger. Inside, plush materials and intuitive tech make it a comfortable place to spend time, giving buyers a practical yet characterful SUV that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

The Mazda MX-5 is a delightfully pure driver's car, wrapped in a compact package and tuned to make steering inputs feel like a conversation rather than a chore. It won’t overwhelm you with gadgetry, but what it delivers—nimble handling, instant feedback and an honest grin every time you drive—makes it a brilliant choice for anyone who values fun over flash.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption

Price
85,600 £
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
45 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
65 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,434 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
520 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,968 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
641 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
380 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
637 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
280 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mazda
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