Hyundai i20 vs Mazda CX-30 – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Hyundai i20 has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 17400 £, while the Mazda CX-30 costs 25200 £. That’s a price difference of around 7834 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i20 manages with 5.20 L and is therefore hardly any more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 0.50 L per 100 km.

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 Mazda CX-30 has a markedly edge – offering 186 HP compared to 100 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-30 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Hyundai i20 takes 11.10 s. That’s about 2.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-30 performs slightly better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Hyundai i20 tops out at 183 km/h. The difference is around 21 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mazda CX-30 pulls a touch stronger with 240 Nm compared to 200 Nm. That’s about 40 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, the Hyundai i20 is noticeably lighter – 1088 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 367 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-30 offers a touch more room – 430 L compared to 352 L. That’s a difference of about 78 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-30 performs a touch better – up to 1406 L, which is about 241 L more than the Hyundai i20.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-30 barely noticeable takes the win – 496 kg compared to 472 kg. That’s a difference of about 24 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mazda CX-30 proves to be is clearly superior and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mazda CX-30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.