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Mazda MX-30 vs Land Rover Discovery comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 350 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 67,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Land Rover Discovery?

Mazda MX-30 vs Land Rover Discovery: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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Land Rover Discovery

  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly 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 significantly cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Land Rover Discovery costs 67,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 36,523 £.

Discovery

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 Land Rover Discovery offers clearly more power – delivering 350 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 180 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Land Rover Discovery is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.3 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.8 s quicker.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Land Rover Discovery offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is clearly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,391 kg. The difference is around 542 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Land Rover Discovery offers significantly more boot space – 986 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 636 L.

When it comes to payload, the Land Rover Discovery carries clearly more – 803 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 401 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
Mazda MX-30
Land Rover Discovery

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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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Land Rover Discovery

The Land Rover Discovery blends genuine off-road prowess with grown-up luxury, making it a smart choice for buyers who want weekend adventure and weekday refinement in one package. It feels suitably rugged when the road ends and wonderfully civilized when the tarmac begins — a practical family hauler that also enjoys getting a little dirty.

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Mazda MX-30
Land Rover Discovery

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
67,400 - 97,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
8.4 - 8.5 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
221 - 223 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,391 - 2,442 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
172 - 986 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,073 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
689 - 803 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
249 - 350 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.3 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
570 - 700 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
183 - 257 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
2,997 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Land Rover
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