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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Nissan Juke comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 143 HP), boot space and price (29,000 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Nissan Juke?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Nissan Juke: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
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Nissan Juke

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • 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.

Nissan Juke is noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Nissan Juke uses 4.7 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Juke

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 Nissan Juke offers barely more power – delivering 143 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 11 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Nissan Juke takes 10.1 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Nissan Juke delivers markedly more torque with 200 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 48 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Nissan Juke offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is a bit lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,274 kg. The difference is around 196 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Juke offers clearly more boot space – 422 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 292 L.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Juke carries substantially more – 427 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 275 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Nissan Juke holds a decisive overall lead 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 £21,400
Juke

Nissan Juke

  • Engine Type Petrol, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 114 - 143 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.7 - 6 L/100km
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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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The Nissan Juke is a pocket-sized crossover that refuses to blend in, with quirky styling and a cheeky stance that turns heads at every traffic light. It’s ideal for shoppers who value personality and nimble urban driving over maximum practicality, delivering surprising pep and a well-equipped feel for everyday fun.

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Ali Shan
8 Dec 2025, 11:29:27

For more space and Efficiency, I would prefer Juke 1.5 Specially Accenta.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Price
21,400 - 30,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 6 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
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Battery Capacity
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co2
140 g/km
co2
105 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,274 - 1,405 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
354 - 422 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
152 kg
Payload
405 - 427 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
114 - 143 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.1 - 11.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
152 Nm
Torque
200 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
84 - 105 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
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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