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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or Suzuki Jimny?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • noticeably more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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Suzuki Jimny

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  • noticeably cheaper
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Suzuki Jimny is noticeably cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe costs 31,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,085 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe uses 6.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Mazda MX-5 Coupe offers noticeably more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Coupe is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 8.6 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Coupe delivers slightly more torque with 152 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 22 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is only slightly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 51 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Jimny carries visibly more – 270 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 104 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Coupe 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 £31,400
MX-5 Coupe

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manual
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Suzuki Jimny

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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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Manual
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
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