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Hyundai i30 vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mazda MX-30?

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-30

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  • moderately more power
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Hyundai i30 is visibly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,291 £.

MX-30

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mazda MX-30 offers moderately more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 20 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Hyundai i30 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i30 is considerably lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 534 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 45 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is clearly superior 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 Plug-in 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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Hyundai i30

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Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
-
Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Transmission
Manual, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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