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Kia Ceed vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (140 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (23,500 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Ceed or Mazda MX-30?

Kia Ceed vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Kia Ceed

  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • a bit more power
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Ceed

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Kia Ceed is clearly cheaper – starting at 23,500 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,371 £.

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 only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Kia Ceed takes 9.5 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

Ceed

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Kia Ceed is considerably lighter – 1,298 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 551 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Kia Ceed carries a bit more – 490 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 88 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 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 £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type : Plugin 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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Kia Ceed

The Kia Ceed is a sensible, stylish hatchback that gives buyers more than they'd expect for the money, blending practical space with crisp, modern looks. It drives with measured confidence and comes loaded with user-friendly kit, so you can enjoy daily life behind the wheel without breaking into a sweat.

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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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Costs and Consumption
Price
23,500 - 26,300 £
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
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,298 - 1,372 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
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Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
478 - 490 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, 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
9.5 - 13.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
-
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
What drive types are available for the Kia Ceed?

The Kia Ceed is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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