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Mazda MX-30 vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Suzuki Jimny?

Mazda MX-30 vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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  • markedly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • markedly cheaper
  • 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:

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

Suzuki Jimny is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,571 £.

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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 Mazda MX-30 offers markedly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 3.7 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Suzuki Jimny is only slightly faster – reaching 145 km/h, while the Mazda MX-30 tops out at 140 km/h. The difference is around 5 km/h.

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, Suzuki Jimny is clearly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 684 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mazda MX-30 offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,155 L, about 292 L more than the Suzuki Jimny.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries markedly more – 402 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 132 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.

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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Suzuki Jimny

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Mazda MX-30
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7.7 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
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co2
22 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,395 mm
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
402 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
-
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Suzuki
What drivetrain options does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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