Mazda CX-30 vs VW Golf Variant – Which car suits you better?

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

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

Mazda CX-30 has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 25200 £, while the VW Golf Variant costs 26100 £. That’s a price difference of around 904 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf Variant manages with 4.30 L and is therefore noticeable more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1.40 L per 100 km.

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 VW Golf Variant has a significantly 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 Variant is convincingly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.80 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 3.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Golf Variant performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda CX-30 tops out at 204 km/h. The difference is around 46 km/h.

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

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, the VW Golf Variant is minimal lighter – 1366 kg compared to 1455 kg. The difference is around 89 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Golf Variant offers evident more room – 611 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 181 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Golf Variant performs to a small extent better – up to 1642 L, which is about 236 L more than the Mazda CX-30.

When it comes to payload, VW Golf Variant slight takes the win – 547 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 51 kg.

All in all, the VW Golf Variant shows itself to be dominates this comparison and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.