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Mazda MX-30 vs Vauxhall Astra comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 196 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 28,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Vauxhall Astra?

Mazda MX-30 vs Vauxhall Astra: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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Vauxhall Astra

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  • marginally cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • slightly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

Vauxhall Astra is marginally cheaper – starting at 28,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,571 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Vauxhall Astra is slightly more efficient: consuming 15.3 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 3 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Vauxhall Astra offers clearly more range – reaching up to 454 km, about 369 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

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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 Vauxhall Astra offers somewhat more power – delivering 196 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

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

MX-30

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Astra is noticeably lighter – 1,438 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 411 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Vauxhall Astra offers somewhat more boot space – 422 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

When it comes to payload, the Vauxhall Astra carries moderately more – 502 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 100 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Astra 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 £28,300
Astra

Vauxhall Astra

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 130 - 196 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.3 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 84 - 454 km
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Mazda MX-30
Vauxhall Astra

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
28,300 - 37,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
2.2 - 4.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
15.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
84 - 454 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 - 130 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,438 - 1,733 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 422 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
438 - 502 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
130 - 196 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.6 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
230 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
-
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
96 - 144 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, B, D, A
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Vauxhall
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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