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Mazda CX-30 vs VW Golf - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (186 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (25200 £ vs 25200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-30 or VW Golf?

Mazda CX-30

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VW Golf

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

CX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

VW Golf has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £ , while the Mazda CX-30 costs 25200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 39 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Golf manages with 1.10 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.60 L per 100 km.

Golf

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 VW Golf has a convincingly edge – offering 333 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 147 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

There’s also a difference in torque: VW Golf pulls significantly stronger with 420 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm difference.

CX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, VW Golf is a bit lighter – 1307 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 148 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mazda CX-30 offers to a small extent more room – 430 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 49 L.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf minimal takes the win – 508 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 12 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf sits well ahead of its rival 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.

Mazda CX-30
VW Golf

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km

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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VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Mazda CX-30
VW Golf

Costs and Consumption

Price
25200 - 36800 £
Price
25200 - 47600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
129 - 148 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1455 - 1587 kg
Curb weight
1307 - 1662 kg
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
-
Length
4282 - 4296 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1789 mm
Height
-
Height
1454 - 1483 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1129 - 1237 L
Payload
458 - 496 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
202 - 270 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
1998 - 2488 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW
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 shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.