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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs NIO ET5 Wagon comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 490 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 40,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or NIO ET5 Wagon?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs NIO ET5 Wagon: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • substantially cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • considerably 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 Roadster

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 Roadster is substantially cheaper – starting at 29,000 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,752 £.

ET5 Wagon

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 NIO ET5 Wagon offers clearly more power – delivering 490 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 358 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET5 Wagon is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET5 Wagon delivers considerably more torque with 700 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 548 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: NIO ET5 Wagon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,265 kg. The difference is around 1,187 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET5 Wagon offers substantially more boot space – 450 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 320 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET5 Wagon carries considerably more – 465 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET5 Wagon 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 £40,700
ET5 Wagon

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 490 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 435 - 560 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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NIO ET5 Wagon

The NIO ET5 Wagon blends sleek fastback styling with the sensible practicality of a wagon, delivering a premium-feeling cabin and clever cargo space that keeps life neatly packed. For buyers who want electric refinement without sacrificing family-hauler utility, the ET5 Wagon offers quiet, eager performance and smart packaging that makes weekend escapes and daily commutes equally enjoyable — yes, even with the dog and the golf clubs.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 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
Estate
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
450 L
Length
-
Length
4,790 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,960 mm
Height
-
Height
1,499 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
445 - 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
490 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
360 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
NIO
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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