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BYD Tang vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (517 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (64,300 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BYD Tang or Mazda MX-30?

BYD Tang vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

BYD Tang

  • clearly more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • substantially lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-30 is significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the BYD Tang costs 64,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,437 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 24 kWh/100km for the BYD Tang. That’s a difference of about 5.7 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the BYD Tang offers considerably more range – reaching up to 530 km, about 445 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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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 BYD Tang offers clearly more power – delivering 517 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 347 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BYD Tang is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.9 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 4.2 s quicker.

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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: BYD Tang offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is substantially lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,630 kg. The difference is around 781 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers noticeably more boot space – 350 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, the BYD Tang carries markedly more – 575 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 173 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BYD Tang 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.

£64,285
Tang

BYD Tang

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 517 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 24 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 530 km
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Mazda MX-30

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BYD Tang

The BYD Tang is a bold, tech-loaded SUV that blends striking design with roomy practicality, making it equally at home on the school run and the open road. Packed with clever tech and a powertrain that mixes efficiency with eager performance, it’s a smart, value-focused pick for buyers who want electric-age comfort without the premium-brand fuss.

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Mazda MX-30

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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BYD Tang
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
64,300 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
24 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
530 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
7
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,630 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
235 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,955 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
575 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
517 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
680 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
380 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
BYD
Brand
Mazda
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