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Mazda CX-30 vs Nissan Leaf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 217 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 30800 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-30 or Nissan Leaf?

Mazda CX-30

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Nissan Leaf

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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.

Mazda CX-30 has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Nissan Leaf costs 30800 £. That’s a price difference of around 5537 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Leaf has a slightly edge – offering 217 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 31 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Leaf is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 6.90 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 1.40 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-30 performs evident better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Nissan Leaf tops out at 157 km/h. The difference is around 47 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Nissan Leaf pulls clearly perceptible stronger with 340 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda CX-30 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1580 kg. The difference is around 125 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-30 offers slight more room – 430 L compared to 394 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mazda CX-30 performs clearly better – up to 1406 L, which is about 616 L more than the Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-30 somewhat takes the win – 496 kg compared to 415 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Nissan Leaf shows itself to be leads convincingly overall 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.

from about £30,800
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Nissan Leaf

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 217 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.7 - 17.8 kWh
  • Electric Range : 270 - 385 km
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Mazda CX-30

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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.

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Nissan Leaf

The Nissan Leaf is a practical, easygoing electric hatch that turns daily commutes into a quiet, effortless affair while offering more cabin space than it lets on. It’s a sensible, wallet-friendly step into electrification for buyers who value comfort and simplicity over sporty drama, though those chasing long-distance thrills might look elsewhere.

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Costs and Consumption

Price
25200 - 36800 £
Price
30800 - 37200 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
16.7 - 17.8 kWh
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
270 - 385 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
39 - 59 kWh
co2
129 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1455 - 1587 kg
Curb weight
1580 - 1756 kg
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
385 - 394 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4490 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1788 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1540 - 1545 mm
Max trunk capacity
1398 - 1406 L
Max trunk capacity
790 L
Payload
458 - 496 kg
Payload
384 - 415 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
150 - 217 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.9 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
191 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
144 - 157 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
320 - 340 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
110 - 160 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2019
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
What drive types are available for the Mazda CX-30?

The Mazda CX-30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

The prices and data displayed are estimates based on German list prices and may vary by country. This information is not legally binding.