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Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe comparison

Compare performance (272 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (60,800 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Jeep Wrangler or Mazda MX-5 Coupe?

Jeep Wrangler vs Mazda MX-5 Coupe: Key differences

Jeep Wrangler

  • substantially more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Wrangler

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Jeep Wrangler costs 60,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,923 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Jeep Wrangler with 11.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.9 L/100km.

MX-5 Coupe

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Jeep Wrangler offers substantially more power – delivering 272 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 140 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jeep Wrangler is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jeep Wrangler delivers substantially more torque with 400 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

Wrangler

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: Jeep Wrangler offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,938 kg. The difference is around 824 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jeep Wrangler offers significantly more boot space – 533 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 406 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jeep Wrangler carries considerably more – 556 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 390 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jeep Wrangler 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 £60,800
Wrangler

Jeep Wrangler

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Consumption
Price
60,800 - 62,500 £
Price
30,800 - 36,200 £
Consumption L/100km
11.1 - 11.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
250 - 269 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Off-Roader
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,938 - 2,028 kg
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Trunk capacity
533 L
Trunk capacity
127 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,894 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
546 - 556 kg
Payload
166 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
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
272 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
400 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
200 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
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Jeep
Brand
Mazda
What drivetrain options does the Jeep Wrangler have?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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