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Mazda CX-30 vs VW Passat – Which model is better for everyday use?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda CX-30 or VW Passat?

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 VW Passat costs 35700 £. That’s a price difference of around 10500 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Passat manages with 1.20 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Mazda CX-30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 4.50 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

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 VW Passat has a evident edge – offering 272 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 86 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 5.80 s, while the Mazda CX-30 takes 8.30 s. That’s about 2.50 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Passat performs to a small extent 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: VW Passat pulls evident stronger with 400 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 160 Nm difference.

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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, Mazda CX-30 is hardly perceptible lighter – 1455 kg compared to 1573 kg. The difference is around 118 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Passat offers clearly perceptible more room – 690 L compared to 430 L. That’s a difference of about 260 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Passat performs evident better – up to 1920 L, which is about 514 L more than the Mazda CX-30.

When it comes to payload, VW Passat somewhat takes the win – 577 kg compared to 496 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race?

The VW Passat proves to be is largely superior and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
VW Passat is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

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VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 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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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25200 - 36800 £
Price
35700 - 58500 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6.6 L
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
129 - 148 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
48 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1455 - 1587 kg
Curb weight
1573 - 1858 kg
Trunk capacity
422 - 430 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
4395 mm
Length
4917 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1849 mm
Height
1540 mm
Height
1521 mm
Max trunk capacity
1398 - 1406 L
Max trunk capacity
1770 - 1920 L
Payload
458 - 496 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.3 - 10.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
191 - 204 km/h
Max Speed
212 - 250 km/h
Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 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
G, D, E, B
Brand
Mazda
Brand
VW

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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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