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Mazda MX-30 vs DS Automobiles DS 4 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 34,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or DS Automobiles DS 4?

Mazda MX-30 vs DS Automobiles DS 4: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • a bit cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
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DS Automobiles DS 4

  • slightly lighter
  • moderately more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is a bit cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the DS Automobiles DS 4 costs 34,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,129 £.

DS 4

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 Mazda MX-30 offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 40 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the DS Automobiles DS 4 takes 10.9 s. That’s about 1.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the DS Automobiles DS 4 is markedly faster – reaching 203 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 63 km/h.

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, DS Automobiles DS 4 is slightly lighter – 1,558 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers moderately more boot space – 430 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 80 L.

For maximum load capacity, the DS Automobiles DS 4 offers very slightly more capacity – up to 1,240 L, about 85 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the DS Automobiles DS 4 carries barely more – 442 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is far ahead overall 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

The Mazda MX-30 trades conventional EV practicality for a boutique vibe, wrapping easy urban agility and a stylish, artisan interior into a compact package that stands out in the crossover crowd. It’s ideal for city-minded buyers who value design and driving feel over long-distance trips, and its quirky details prove Mazda can be playful without losing its driver-focused soul.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
34,000 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
53 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,558 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
430 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,400 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,830 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,240 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
442 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.9 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
203 km/h
Torque
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Torque
300 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
96 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,499 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
DS Automobiles
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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