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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs NIO ET7 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 653 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 59,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or NIO ET7?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs NIO ET7: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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NIO ET7

  • clearly more power
  • clearly 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 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 NIO ET7 costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 30,952 £.

ET7

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 NIO ET7 offers clearly more power – delivering 653 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 521 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the NIO ET7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the NIO ET7 delivers considerably more torque with 850 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 698 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: NIO ET7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is clearly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,434 kg. The difference is around 1,356 kg.

Looking at boot space, the NIO ET7 offers clearly more boot space – 363 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 233 L.

When it comes to payload, the NIO ET7 carries substantially more – 466 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 314 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The NIO ET7 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.

from £59,900
ET7

NIO ET7

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 653 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 451 - 584 km
Mazda MX-5 Roadster
NIO ET7

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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 ET7

The NIO ET7 arrives like a calm thunderstorm — sleek, silent and unapologetically clever, turning motorway cruising into the sort of effortless glide that makes other cars feel noisy and rehearsed. Inside, it's all luxury sofas and smart gadgets that actually help rather than confuse, so buyers who crave tech and comfort will feel like they've upgraded their life without needing to spellcheck the manual.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
NIO ET7

Costs and Consumption

Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
59,900 - 68,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
19 - 19.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
451 - 584 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
co2
140 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,434 - 2,454 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
363 L
Length
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Length
5,101 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,987 mm
Height
-
Height
1,509 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
446 - 466 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
653 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
200 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
850 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
480 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
NIO
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