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Mazda MX-30 vs Nissan Qashqai comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Nissan Qashqai?

Mazda MX-30 vs Nissan Qashqai: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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Nissan Qashqai

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  • very slightly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • noticeably 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:

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.

Nissan Qashqai is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,243 £.

Qashqai

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Nissan Qashqai offers somewhat more power – delivering 205 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 35 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Nissan Qashqai is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 7.6 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Nissan Qashqai is noticeably faster – reaching 206 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 66 km/h.

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Qashqai is clearly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 429 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Nissan Qashqai offers noticeably more boot space – 504 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 154 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Nissan Qashqai offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,447 L, about 292 L more than the Mazda MX-30.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Qashqai carries noticeably more – 520 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 118 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is decisively ahead 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
29,600 - 39,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.5 - 6.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
102 - 154 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,665 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
479 - 504 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
4,425 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,835 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,625 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
1,422 - 1,447 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
466 - 520 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
140 - 205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
170 - 206 km/h
Torque
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Torque
240 - 330 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
103 - 151 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, C
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Nissan
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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