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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Jaguar I-Pace comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 400 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 79,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Jaguar I-Pace?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Jaguar I-Pace: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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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.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-5 Roadster

Costs and Efficiency:

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.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the Jaguar I-Pace costs 79,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 50,238 £.

I-Pace

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 Jaguar I-Pace offers significantly more power – delivering 400 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 268 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Jaguar I-Pace is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Jaguar I-Pace delivers considerably more torque with 696 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 544 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

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: Jaguar I-Pace offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,226 kg. The difference is around 1,148 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Jaguar I-Pace offers clearly more boot space – 638 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 508 L.

When it comes to payload, the Jaguar I-Pace carries clearly more – 444 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 292 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Jaguar I-Pace 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 £79,200
I-Pace

Jaguar I-Pace

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 400 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 25.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 469 km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

The 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.

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Jaguar I-Pace

The Jaguar I-Pace pairs instantaneous electric shove with graceful, feline looks, so it never feels like you're piloting a refrigerator with style. Inside it serves proper Jaguar luxury and clever packaging, making it a tempting choice for buyers who want EV convenience without losing personality.

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Reviews Jaguar I-Pace

3.7 (2 Reviews)
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Stefan
3 Apr 2026, 10:23:27

The Ipace is a tragedy. Looks nice..but the quality is very low. After 30000km I changed the charger, I changed the heater..aprox 8000 euro cost. Not recomend in any eay. Avoid it!

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Jaguar I-Pace

Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
79,200 - 85,500 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
25.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
469 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
84.7 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,226 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
638 L
Length
-
Length
4,682 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
2,011 mm
Height
-
Height
1,566 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,453 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
444 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
400 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
696 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
294 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Jaguar
What drive types are available for the Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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