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Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW ID.7 comparison

Compare performance (132 HP vs 340 HP), boot space and price (28,400 £ vs 46,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-5 Roadster or VW ID.7?

Mazda MX-5 Roadster vs VW ID.7: Key differences

Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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VW ID.7

4.1 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mazda MX-5 Roadster is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,400 £ , while the VW ID.7 costs 46,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 17,927 £.

ID.7

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 VW ID.7 offers significantly more power – delivering 340 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 208 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.7 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.4 s, while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster takes 8.3 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW ID.7 delivers significantly more torque with 679 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 527 Nm more.

MX-5 Roadster

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: VW ID.7 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is significantly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 2,180 kg. The difference is around 1,102 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW ID.7 offers significantly more boot space – 532 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 402 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.7 carries clearly more – 465 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 313 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.7 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 £46,400
ID.7

VW ID.7

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 286 - 340 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 594 - 708 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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VW ID.7

VW ID.7 arrives as Volkswagen's electric grand tourer, pairing a low-slung, aerodynamic silhouette with a calm, understated interior that prioritizes comfort and space. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want a relaxed, high-tech cruiser that covers motorway miles with poise rather than bravado.

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Mattis Everaert
6 Feb 2026, 07:59:02

Range is completely wrong compared to what’s shown. In reality you can only rely on about 60% of the distance. The boot only opens for whoever has the key? That’s a massive headache for my work.

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Boater Clareshin
2 Nov 2025, 12:59:15

It is a super comfortable car with a charging from 10-80% in less than 20 minutes. This car is also a very economic car as it is fully electric.

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Mazda MX-5 Roadster
VW ID.7

Costs and Consumption
Price
28,400 - 33,800 £
Price
46,400 - 54,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
13.6 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
594 - 708 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
77 - 86 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
Hatchback
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Curb weight
2,180 - 2,325 kg
Trunk capacity
130 L
Trunk capacity
532 L
Length
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Length
4,961 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
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Height
1,535 - 1,536 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,586 L
Payload
152 kg
Payload
460 - 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
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
132 HP
Power HP
286 - 340 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.4 - 6.6 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
152 Nm
Torque
545 - 679 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
97 kW
Power kW
210 - 250 kW
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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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