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Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (24,300 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed Sportswagon or Mazda MX-30?

Kia Ceed Sportswagon vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Kia Ceed Sportswagon

  • clearly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
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Mazda MX-30

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  • a bit more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Ceed Sportswagon

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Kia Ceed Sportswagon is clearly cheaper – starting at 24,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,514 £.

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 offers a bit more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 30 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Kia Ceed Sportswagon takes 9.7 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Ceed Sportswagon

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, Kia Ceed Sportswagon is visibly lighter – 1,335 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 514 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed Sportswagon 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
Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mazda MX-30

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Kia Ceed Sportswagon

The Kia Ceed Sportswagon is a sensible and surprisingly stylish family wagon that turns daily chores into a bit less of a grind. Practical, comfortable and packed with thoughtful touches where they matter, it’s a smart choice for buyers who want usefulness without sacrificing personality.

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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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Kia Ceed Sportswagon
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
24,300 - 27,200 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6 - 6.4 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
137 - 146 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,335 - 1,437 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
-
Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
463 - 485 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.7 - 13.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,482 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
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