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Hyundai i30 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 132 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 29,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Mazda MX-5 Roadster?

Hyundai i30 vs Mazda MX-5 Roadster: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • somewhat cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • very slightly more efficient
  • clearly more trunk space
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Mazda MX-5 Roadster

  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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 somewhat cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-5 Roadster costs 29,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,405 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Hyundai i30 uses 5.9 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the Mazda MX-5 Roadster with 6.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.3 L/100km.

MX-5 Roadster

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Hyundai i30 offers somewhat more power – delivering 150 HP compared to 132 HP. That’s roughly 18 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-5 Roadster is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Hyundai i30 delivers markedly more torque with 250 Nm compared to 152 Nm. That’s about 98 Nm more.

i30

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: Hyundai i30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-5 Roadster is visibly lighter – 1,078 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 237 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 130 L. That’s a difference of about 265 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries considerably more – 485 kg compared to 152 kg. That’s a difference of about 333 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai i30 holds a decisive overall lead 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 £24,600
i30

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type Petrol
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 115 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
29,000 - 34,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
140 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,078 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
130 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,735 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
152 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
132 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
152 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
97 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
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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