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Mazda MX-30 vs Lotus Emira comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 406 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 83,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Lotus Emira?

Mazda MX-30 vs Lotus Emira: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more trunk space
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Lotus Emira

  • substantially more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

MX-30

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda MX-30 is considerably cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Lotus Emira costs 83,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 52,723 £.

Emira

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 Emira offers substantially more power – delivering 406 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 236 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lotus Emira is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 4 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.1 s quicker.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Lotus Emira is clearly lighter – 1,521 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 328 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 151 L. That’s a difference of about 199 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries substantially more – 402 kg compared to 230 kg. That’s a difference of about 172 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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Lotus Emira

The Lotus Emira is a supremely alive sports coupe that blends razor‑sharp handling with enough everyday comfort to make it usable beyond the track. It looks gorgeous, sounds eager and delivers a focused, smile-inducing drive that will seduce enthusiasts and tempt sensible buyers alike.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
83,600 - 107,600 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
9.2 - 11.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
208 - 245 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Coupe
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,521 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
151 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,895 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
213 - 230 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
365 - 406 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4 - 4.8 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
420 - 480 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
268 - 298 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,991 - 3,456 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,023 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Lotus
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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