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Jeep Renegade vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (240 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (26,700 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Renegade or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Jeep Renegade vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Jeep Renegade

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

  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Renegade

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Jeep Renegade is very slightly cheaper – starting at 26,700 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,305 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Jeep Renegade uses 2.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 4.1 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 Renegade offers considerably more power – delivering 240 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 108 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Renegade is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.1 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 1.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Renegade delivers noticeably more torque with 240 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 88 Nm more.

Renegade

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

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

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,420 kg. The difference is around 342 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Renegade offers clearly more boot space – 351 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 221 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Renegade carries considerably more – 570 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 418 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Renegade 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 £26,700
Renegade

Jeep Renegade

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 240 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range 36 km
Jeep Renegade
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

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Dimensions and Body

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Jeep Renegade

The Jeep Renegade wears its chunky, boxy looks like a badge of character, blending genuine off-road swagger with city-friendly manners so it feels at home on a muddy trail or a tight urban lane. Inside you'll find a surprisingly practical cabin with rugged touches and clever storage, making it a sensible choice for buyers who want a compact SUV with personality rather than just another anonymous crossover.

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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 Renegade
Mazda MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Consumption

Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
36 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
48 - 125 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,236 mm
Length
-
Width
1,805 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
545 - 570 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
130 - 240 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
240 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
96 - 177 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General

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