Compare performance (186 HP vs 180 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 25700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-30 or Kia K4?
Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.
Mazda CX-30 has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Kia K4 costs 25700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 471 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mazda CX-30 manages with 5.70 L and is therefore slight more efficient than the Kia K4 with 5.80 L. The difference is about 0.10 L per 100 km.
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 CX-30 has a hardly perceptible edge – offering 186 HP compared to 180 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.
In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-30 is barely noticeable quicker – completing the sprint in 8.30 s, while the Kia K4 takes 8.40 s. That’s about 0.10 s faster.
There’s also a difference in torque: Kia K4 pulls slight stronger with 265 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 25 Nm difference.
Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In curb weight, Kia K4 is barely noticeable lighter – 1415 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 40 kg.
In terms of boot space, the Kia K4 offers slight more room – 438 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.
When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-30 hardly perceptible takes the win – 496 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 41 kg.
Overall, the Mazda CX-30 shows itself to be performs better in key areas and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.
The Mazda CX-30 blends sleek coupe-like lines with the practicality of a compact crossover, feeling more premium than its price tag suggests. It’s a joy to drive for anyone who likes a taut chassis and an interior that treats daily commutes like a small luxury escape.
detailsKia K4 shakes up the compact-sedan crowd with concept-car looks, a smartly packaged cabin, and the kind of easygoing refinement that makes rush hour feel less like a chore. It blends value, tech, and a dash of attitude, serving up a smooth, confident drive that might have you taking the long way home just to show off those angles.
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Price
25200 - 36800 £
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Price
25700 - 32800 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L
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Consumption L/100km
5.8 - 6.9 L
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
129 - 148 g/km
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co2
132 - 155 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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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
Hatchback
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1455 - 1587 kg
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Curb weight
1415 - 1500 kg
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Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
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Trunk capacity
328 - 438 L
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Length
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Length
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Width
1795 mm
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Width
1850 mm
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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
458 - 496 kg
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Payload
435 - 455 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
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Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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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
140 - 186 HP
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Power HP
115 - 180 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 12.3 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
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Torque
200 - 265 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Power kW
103 - 137 kW
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Power kW
85 - 132 kW
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Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
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Engine capacity
998 - 1598 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
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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Brand
Mazda
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Brand
Kia
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The Mazda CX-30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.