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Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs VW ID.7 Touring comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (31,400 £ vs 47,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Coupe or VW ID.7 Touring?

Mazda MX-5 Coupe vs VW ID.7 Touring: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Coupe

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.7 Touring

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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly 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 VW ID.7 Touring costs 47,100 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,699 £.

ID.7 Touring

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 VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 Touring is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Coupe takes 8.6 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 Touring delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 527 Nm more.

MX-5 Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.7 Touring offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Coupe is clearly lighter – 1,114 kg compared to 2,191 kg. The difference is around 1,077 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 Touring offers clearly more boot space – 605 L compared to 127 L. That’s a difference of about 478 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 Touring carries significantly more – 465 kg compared to 166 kg. That’s a difference of about 299 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 Touring is decisively ahead 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.

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ID.7 Touring

VW ID.7 Touring

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 584 - 689 km
Mazda MX-5 Coupe
VW ID.7 Touring

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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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VW ID.7 Touring

The VW ID.7 Touring blends sleek, aerodynamic fastback looks with estate practicality, delivering an electric family car that looks grown-up and feels refined. Inside it's calm and spacious with clever storage and modern tech, swallowing suitcases and weekend plans with ease — a sensible, slightly flashy choice for buyers who want electric comfort without giving up practicality.

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Mazda MX-5 Coupe
VW ID.7 Touring

Costs and Consumption

Price
31,400 - 36,700 £
Price
47,100 - 54,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
584 - 689 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,114 kg
Curb weight
2,191 - 2,336 kg
Trunk capacity
127 L
Trunk capacity
605 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,549 - 1,551 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,714 L
Payload
166 kg
Payload
459 - 465 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 6.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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