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Mazda MX-30 vs Mazda CX-80 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 327 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 49,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Mazda CX-80?

Mazda MX-30 vs Mazda CX-80: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • visibly more electric range
  • moderately lighter
  • markedly more trunk space
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Mazda CX-80

4 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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 Mazda CX-80 costs 49,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 18,480 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda MX-30 offers visibly more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 25 km more than the Mazda CX-80.

CX-80

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 CX-80 offers clearly more power – delivering 327 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 157 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda CX-80 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.8 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 2.3 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 CX-80 offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is moderately lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,131 kg. The difference is around 282 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers markedly more boot space – 350 L compared to 258 L. That’s a difference of about 92 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda CX-80 carries markedly more – 650 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 248 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 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.

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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 CX-80

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
49,300 - 61,400 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
60 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
91 - 146 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
7
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
2,131 - 2,240 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
258 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
649 - 650 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, 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
254 - 327 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
500 - 550 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
187 - 241 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
2,488 - 3,283 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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