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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
26,700 - 39,200 £
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Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.1 - 5.5 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
36 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
48 - 125 g/km
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co2
140 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
36 - 48 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,420 - 1,770 kg
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Curb weight
1,078 kg
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Trunk capacity
330 - 351 L
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Trunk capacity
130 L
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Length
4,236 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,805 mm
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Width
1,735 mm
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Height
1,684 - 1,718 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,277 - 1,297 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
545 - 570 kg
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Payload
152 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
130 - 240 HP
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Power HP
132 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.1 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
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Max Speed
191 - 199 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
240 Nm
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Torque
152 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
96 - 177 kW
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Power kW
97 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,469 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2024
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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Brand
Jeep
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Brand
Mazda
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