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Mazda CX-30 vs Renault Rafale - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 300 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 37500 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-30 or Renault Rafale?

Mazda CX-30

5 (1 Reviews)
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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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You can find all user reviews further down on this page.

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

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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 has a clearly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the Renault Rafale costs 37500 £. That’s a price difference of around 12308 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Renault Rafale manages with 0.60 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 5.10 L per 100 km.

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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 Renault Rafale has a evident edge – offering 300 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 114 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Renault Rafale is clearly perceptible quicker – completing the sprint in 6.40 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 1.90 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mazda CX-30 performs to a small extent better – reaching 204 km/h, while the Renault Rafale tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 24 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mazda CX-30 is slightly lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1734 kg. The difference is around 279 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Renault Rafale offers distinct more room – 627 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 197 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Renault Rafale performs clearly perceptible better – up to 1910 L, which is about 504 L more than the Mazda CX-30.

When it comes to payload, Mazda CX-30 a bit takes the win – 496 kg compared to 444 kg. That’s a difference of about 52 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Renault Rafale proves to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Renault Rafale is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £37,500
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Renault Rafale

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 200 - 300 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.6 - 5 L
  • Electric Range : 97 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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Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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The Renault Rafale dresses bold coupé-inspired lines around a practical crossover body, turning heads without trying too hard. Inside it serves up a comfortable, well-equipped cabin and engaging driving manners, making it a clever choice for buyers who want a bit of panache with their daily commute.

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Reviews Mazda CX-30

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Reviews Renault Rafale

5 (3 Reviews)
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4 Dec 2025, 08:40:43

As a Rafale owner, I'm happy with my choice. The car is spacious, feels luxurious, quiet, robust and very efficient at the same time. I also feel more “up to date” compared to the RAV4.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 36800 £
Price
37500 - 49500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
0.6 - 5 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
97 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
129 - 148 g/km
co2
14 - 109 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1455 - 1587 kg
Curb weight
1734 - 2025 kg
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
539 - 627 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4710 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1886 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1613 mm
Max trunk capacity
1398 - 1406 L
Max trunk capacity
1826 - 1910 L
Payload
458 - 496 kg
Payload
415 - 444 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
200 - 300 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 8.9 s
Max Speed
191 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
147 - 221 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, C
Brand
Mazda
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Renault

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What drive types are available for the Mazda CX-30?

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

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