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Mazda MX-30 vs Lotus Eletre comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 918 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 85,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Lotus Eletre?

Mazda MX-30 vs Lotus Eletre: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • noticeably more efficient
  • noticeably lighter
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Lotus Eletre

  • substantially more power
  • considerably more electric range
  • clearly 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:

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

Mazda MX-30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Lotus Eletre costs 85,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 54,857 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mazda MX-30 is noticeably more efficient: consuming 18.3 kWh/100km compared to 22.5 kWh/100km for the Lotus Eletre. That’s a difference of about 4.2 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Lotus Eletre offers considerably more range – reaching up to 570 km, about 485 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

Eletre

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 Lotus Eletre offers substantially more power – delivering 918 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 748 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Eletre is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 6.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Lotus Eletre is significantly faster – reaching 265 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 125 km/h.

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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is noticeably lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,565 kg. The difference is around 716 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lotus Eletre offers significantly more boot space – 688 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 338 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Lotus Eletre offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,532 L, about 377 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Lotus Eletre carries a bit more – 485 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 83 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lotus Eletre stands well ahead of its rival 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 £85,700
Eletre

Lotus Eletre

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 612 - 918 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 450 - 570 km
Mazda MX-30
Lotus Eletre

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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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Lotus Eletre

The Lotus Eletre is a bold, electric SUV that finally lets Lotus step into the luxury EV arena without losing the brand's famed focus on razor-sharp handling and driver engagement. Inside, it pairs a futuristic, tech-heavy cabin with surprising comfort and poise — think of a sports car in evening wear, ready to sprint yet polite enough for the school run.

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Mazda MX-30
Lotus Eletre

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
85,700 - 138,000 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
22.5 - 28.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
450 - 570 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
109 kWh
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,565 - 2,745 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
688 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
5,103 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
2,060 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,630 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,532 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
405 - 485 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
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
612 - 918 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3 - 4.5 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
258 - 265 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
710 - 985 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
450 - 675 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Lotus
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