Jaguar XJ vs Mazda MX-5
Verdict
At RM658,491 versus RM294,154, the Jaguar XJ asks RM364,337 more and pays it back mainly in size, seats and output: 5,252 mm long, five seats, 520 litres of boot space, 237 hp and 340 Nm. The Mazda MX-5 is a very different buy: two seats, a manual gearbox, 130 litres of boot space and a much smaller 3,915 mm footprint. The Mazda gets AEB and a five-year warranty; the XJ gets eight airbags and a 241 km/h top speed.
Pick the Jaguar XJ if you need a large rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan with five seats, a 520-litre boot and stronger 237 hp/340 Nm outputs.
Pick the Mazda MX-5 if you want a rear-wheel-drive convertible with a manual gearbox, AEB and a lower buy-in.
Key differences
- Price: Jaguar XJ RM658,491; Mazda MX-5 RM294,154
- Body and seats: Jaguar XJ sedan with 5 seats; Mazda MX-5 convertible with 2 seats
- Power and torque: Jaguar XJ 237 hp/340 Nm; Mazda MX-5 181 hp/205 Nm
- Gearbox: Jaguar XJ conventional automatic; Mazda MX-5 manual
- Boot space: Jaguar XJ 520 L; Mazda MX-5 130 L
- Warranty: Jaguar XJ 3 years; Mazda MX-5 5 years
XJ
- Five-seat luxury sedan layout
- 520-litre boot
- 237 hp and 340 Nm
- RM364,337 pricier
- No AEB listed
- Shorter 3-year warranty
MX-5
- Manual rear-wheel-drive convertible
- AEB is included
- Longer 5-year warranty
- Only two seats
- Small 130-litre boot
- Lower 181 hp and 205 Nm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 658,491 | RM 294,154✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Segment | Luxury | Sports Car |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger and variable intake and exhaust valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 237 hp✓ | 181 hp |
| Torque | 340 Nm✓ | 205 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | 8-Speed Electronic Automatic with Jaguar Sequential Shift | 6MT-LSD |
| Gears | 8 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | ZF | Mazda |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 9.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 241 km/h✓ | 220 km/h |
| Co2 | 216 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,252 mm | 3,915 mm |
| Width | 1,899 mm | 1,735 mm |
| Height | 1,457 mm | 1,235 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,157 mm | 2,310 mm |
| Weight | 1,660 kg | 1,119 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 82 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 2 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 520 litres✓ | 130 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/45ZR19 | 205/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 275/40ZR19 | 205/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | 135/70R19 | — |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | United Kingdom (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Yes | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) - Front and Rear |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-Xenon Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Load-Through Hatch | — |
| Front Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | Power-folding Retractable Hard-top |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 1 front, 2 USB-C |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 front, 2 rear | 1 front |
| Sun Shade | Front sunvisors with vanity mirrors and illumination, rear electric sunblind, rear manual side sunblind | — |
| Audio | 8" touchscreen navigation system with CD/DVD playback, Aux-in, USB, Bluetooth, iPod connectivity and 12 speakers | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8.8" Display, Commander Control Knob, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 9-speaker Bose Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four windows, auto up and down with anti-pinch | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless operation | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Yes | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | Yes | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | Yes | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 380 | RM 379✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
XJ vs MX-5 FAQ
Is the Jaguar XJ or Mazda MX-5 better?
The Jaguar XJ is better for space, boot capacity and output. The Mazda MX-5 is better if you want a manual convertible, AEB and a five-year warranty. They serve very different needs.
What is the price difference?
The Jaguar XJ costs RM364,337 more than the Mazda MX-5. That gap mainly buys a much larger five-seat sedan body, a bigger boot and stronger engine outputs.
Which one is more practical for daily use?
The Jaguar XJ is more practical on paper, with five seats, 520 litres of boot space and an 82-litre fuel tank. The Mazda MX-5 has two seats, 130 litres of boot space and a 45-litre tank.