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Kia Seltos vs Mazda CX-30 comparison

Compare performance (180 HP vs 186 HP), boot space and price (29,300 £ vs 25,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Seltos or Mazda CX-30?

Kia Seltos vs Mazda CX-30: Key differences

Kia Seltos

  • somewhat more trunk space
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Mazda CX-30

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • noticeably more efficient
  • barely quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Seltos

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda CX-30 is somewhat cheaper – starting at 25,700 £ , while the Kia Seltos costs 29,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,600 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda CX-30 uses 5.7 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Kia Seltos with 6.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.2 L/100km.

CX-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 CX-30 offers only slightly more power – delivering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-30 is barely quicker – completing the sprint in 8.3 s, while the Kia Seltos takes 8.8 s. That’s about 0.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Kia Seltos delivers barely more torque with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm more.

Seltos

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, Mazda CX-30 is only slightly lighter – 1,455 kg compared to 1,515 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia Seltos offers somewhat more boot space – 536 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 106 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-30 carries marginally more – 496 kg compared to 495 kg. That’s a difference of about 1 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda CX-30 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.

from £25,700
CX-30

Mazda CX-30

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.7 - 6.6 L/100km
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Reviews Mazda CX-30

4.5 (10 Reviews)
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Jarek
4 Jun 2026, 09:16:53

The pleasure of driving and everything we call premium sensations.

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Danny
31 May 2026, 17:14:00

Nice luxury car, although I'm not sure I find the oversized rims that attractive. On the other hand, I like the Mazda 3 better.

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Paul
27 May 2026, 05:17:55

Better soundproofed, more powerful, and feels more like a continuation of my hands and feet when driving — in other words, you feel like a single unit during the driving experience — but cramped for me at 6 ft 1 in to get in and out…

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Michele
8 May 2026, 17:46:44

Quiet; well finished, predominantly analog dashboard; excellent value for money

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Rafa
25 Apr 2026, 12:50:49

I wouldn't pay more than 40,000 for a 1.5 L engine — that's excessive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
29,300 - 38,900 £
Price
25,700 - 37,200 £
Consumption L/100km
6.9 - 7.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 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
156 - 169 g/km
co2
129 - 148 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,515 - 1,620 kg
Curb weight
1,455 - 1,587 kg
Trunk capacity
536 L
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,830 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
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Payload
485 - 495 kg
Payload
458 - 496 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
180 HP
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.8 - 9.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
265 Nm
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
132 kW
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Engine capacity
1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Kia
Brand
Mazda
Is the Kia Seltos offered with different drivetrains?

The Kia Seltos is available as Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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