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NIO ET5 Wagon vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

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

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

NIO ET5 Wagon

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

ET5 Wagon

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 29,000 £ , while the NIO ET5 Wagon costs 40,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,752 £.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

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 significantly 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 substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 548 Nm more.

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 clearly 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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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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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
40,700 - 58,700 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
19.3 - 19.8 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
435 - 560 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
73.5 - 90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
2,265 - 2,285 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
450 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
4,790 mm
Length
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Width
1,960 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
1,499 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,300 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 465 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
490 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
200 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
700 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
360 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2023
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
NIO
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the NIO ET5 Wagon?

Available configurations include All-Wheel Drive.

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