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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Land Rover Discovery?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • significantly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • considerably more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Coupe is considerably cheaper – starting at 31,400 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,009 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Land Rover Discovery with 8.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.2 L/100km.

Discovery

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Land Rover Discovery offers considerably more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 218 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is clearly 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 Land Rover Discovery delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 548 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

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: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is significantly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 1,277 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers substantially more boot space – 986 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 859 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries considerably more – 803 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 637 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Land Rover Discovery 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.

from £67,400
Discovery

Land Rover Discovery

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 249 - 350 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
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Doors
-
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
166 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Land Rover
Is the Mazda MX-5 Coupe offered with different drivetrains?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe is offered with Rear-Wheel Drive.

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