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Mazda MX-30 vs Leapmotor T03 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 95 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 16,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Leapmotor T03?

Mazda MX-30 vs Leapmotor T03: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • considerably more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Leapmotor T03

  • clearly cheaper
  • moderately more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly lighter
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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.

Leapmotor T03 is clearly cheaper – starting at 16,200 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 14,648 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Leapmotor T03 is moderately more efficient: consuming 16.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Leapmotor T03 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 265 km, about 180 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

T03

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 considerably more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 95 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Leapmotor T03 takes 12.7 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Leapmotor T03 is significantly lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 674 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers visibly more boot space – 350 L compared to 210 L. That’s a difference of about 140 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries noticeably more – 402 kg compared to 300 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Leapmotor T03 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.

£16,200
T03

Leapmotor T03

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 95 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 16.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 265 km
Mazda MX-30
Leapmotor T03

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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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Leapmotor T03

Leapmotor T03 is a compact electric city car that blends bold styling with practical urban ease, making it an appealing choice for commuters who value smart tech and everyday affordability. It feels nimble in traffic and cleverly packaged inside, though it’s best suited to short urban trips rather than long highway journeys.

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Mazda MX-30
Leapmotor T03

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
16,200 £
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
16.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
265 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
4
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,175 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
210 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,652 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
300 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
95 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.7 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
158 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
70 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Leapmotor
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