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Hyundai Nexo vs Mazda MX-30 - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (163 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (66400 £ vs 30800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Mazda MX-30?

Hyundai Nexo

Mazda MX-30

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

Nexo

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 has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30800 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 66400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 35572 £.

As for electric range, the Hyundai Nexo performs significantly better – achieving up to 666 km, about 581 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

MX-30

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 Mazda MX-30 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 170 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 7 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 9.10 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 9.20 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Hyundai Nexo performs clearly perceptible better – reaching 179 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 39 km/h.

Nexo

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 curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is slight lighter – 1849 kg compared to 1889 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers clearly perceptible more room – 461 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 111 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai Nexo performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1466 L, which is about 311 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai Nexo to a small extent takes the win – 451 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 49 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo 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.

Hyundai Nexo
Mazda MX-30

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Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type : Hydrogen
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 163 HP
  • Electric Range : 666 km

Hyundai Nexo

Hyundai Nexo looks like a quietly futuristic family car, gliding along with whisper-quiet refinement and a cabin that keeps long commutes pleasant. As a hydrogen-powered cruiser it delivers genuinely clean driving and a practical, slightly exotic alternative for buyers who want something clever without the fuss.

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Mazda MX-30

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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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Hyundai Nexo
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
66400 - 71000 £
Price
30800 - 37100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.30 kWh
Electric Range
666 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
6 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1889 kg
Curb weight
1849 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
4670 mm
Length
4395 mm
Width
1860 mm
Width
1848 mm
Height
1630 mm
Height
1555 mm
Max trunk capacity
1466 L
Max trunk capacity
1137 - 1155 L
Payload
451 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
163 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.2 - 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.10 s
Max Speed
177 - 179 km/h
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
395 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
120 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
-
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2018 - 2021
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Mazda
What drive types are available for the Hyundai Nexo?

The Hyundai Nexo is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.