Compare performance (239 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (30200 £ vs 30800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Kia Sportage or Mazda MX-30?
Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.
Kia Sportage has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 30200 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 686 £.
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 Kia Sportage has a noticeable edge – offering 239 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 69 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia Sportage is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.10 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.
In terms of top speed, the Kia Sportage performs distinct better – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.
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, Kia Sportage is somewhat lighter – 1552 kg compared to 1849 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia Sportage offers decisively more room – 587 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 237 L.
In maximum load capacity, the Kia Sportage performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1776 L, which is about 621 L more than the Mazda MX-30.
When it comes to payload, Kia Sportage distinct takes the win – 580 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 178 kg.
The Mazda MX-30 proves to be wins the duel decisively and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Mazda MX-30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.
The Kia Sportage proves you don't have to choose between style and sensible family motoring, wrapping modern, confident looks around a roomy, well-equipped cabin. It's an easy car to live with — comfortable on daily runs, pleasantly engaging when you want a bit of fun, and kind to your wallet so you can keep smiling at the fuel pump.
detailsThe 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.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
30200 - 43900 £
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Price
30800 - 37100 £
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Consumption L/100km
5 - 7.9 L
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Consumption L/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.30 kWh
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
85 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
132 - 180 g/km
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co2
22 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
52 - 54 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
5
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1552 - 1733 kg
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Curb weight
1849 kg
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Trunk capacity
526 - 587 L
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Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
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Length
4540 mm
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Length
4395 mm
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Width
1865 mm
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Width
1848 mm
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Height
1645 mm
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Height
1555 mm
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Max trunk capacity
1715 - 1776 L
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Max trunk capacity
1137 - 1155 L
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Payload
543 - 580 kg
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Payload
402 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
136 - 239 HP
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Power HP
170 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 11.6 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.10 s
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Max Speed
180 - 203 km/h
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Max Speed
140 km/h
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Torque
250 - 320 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
-
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Power kW
100 - 176 kW
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Power kW
125 kW
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Engine capacity
1598 cm3
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Engine capacity
830 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2025
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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Brand
Kia
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Brand
Mazda
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The Kia Sportage is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.