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Mazda MX-30 vs Citroen C5 X comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 145 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Citroen C5 X?

Mazda MX-30 vs Citroen C5 X: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
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Citroen C5 X

4.2 (4 Reviews)
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  • slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mazda MX-30 is markedly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Citroen C5 X costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,580 £.

C5 X

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 Mazda MX-30 offers slightly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 145 HP. That’s roughly 25 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Citroen C5 X takes 10.4 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

MX-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 terms of curb weight, Citroen C5 X is slightly lighter – 1,591 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 258 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Citroen C5 X offers markedly more boot space – 545 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 195 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries barely more – 402 kg compared to 399 kg. That’s a difference of about 3 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 holds a decisive overall lead 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.

from £30,800
MX-30

Mazda MX-30

  • Engine Type Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 85 km
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Mazda MX-30

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
39,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,591 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
545 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,815 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
399 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
145 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.4 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
230 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
107 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Citroen
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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