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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or Suzuki Jimny?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • markedly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter
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Suzuki Jimny

  • somewhat cheaper
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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.

Suzuki Jimny is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 28,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,171 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster uses 6.2 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Suzuki Jimny with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

Jimny

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 Mazda MX-5 Roadster offers markedly more power – delivering 132 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 4.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda MX-5 Roadster delivers somewhat more torque with 152 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 22 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 2 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is very slightly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,165 kg. The difference is around 87 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Jimny carries considerably more – 270 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-5 Roadster 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 £28,400
MX-5 Roadster

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • Engine Type : Petrol
  • Transmission : Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 132 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 6.2 L/100km
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
140 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
2
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
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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