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Audi A8 vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (571 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (91,400 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Audi A8 or Mazda MX-30?

Audi A8 vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Audi A8

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  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more electric range
  • a bit lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

A8

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Audi A8 costs 91,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 60,523 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda MX-30 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 27 km more than the Audi A8.

MX-30

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 Audi A8 offers considerably more power – delivering 571 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 401 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Audi A8 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.8 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.3 s quicker.

A8

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is a bit lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,035 kg. The difference is around 186 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Audi A8 offers somewhat more boot space – 390 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 40 L.

When it comes to payload, the Audi A8 carries significantly more – 700 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 298 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is far ahead overall 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
91,400 - 134,900 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 11.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
58 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
105 - 260 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,035 - 2,415 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
390 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,945 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
525 - 700 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
286 - 571 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.8 - 5.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
500 - 800 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
210 - 420 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
2,967 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, C
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Audi
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Audi A8?

The Audi A8 is available as All-Wheel Drive.

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