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Mazda MX-30 vs Suzuki Vitara comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (30,800 £ vs 23,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda MX-30 or Suzuki Vitara?

Mazda MX-30 vs Suzuki Vitara: Key differences

Mazda MX-30

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Suzuki Vitara

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • marginally more power
  • visibly more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • barely more trunk space
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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:

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.

Suzuki Vitara is noticeably cheaper – starting at 23,600 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,277 £.

In terms of energy consumption, the Suzuki Vitara is visibly more efficient: consuming 14.9 kWh/100km compared to 18.3 kWh/100km for the Mazda MX-30. That’s a difference of about 3.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Suzuki Vitara offers substantially more range – reaching up to 426 km, about 341 km more than the Mazda MX-30.

Vitara

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 Suzuki Vitara offers marginally more power – delivering 184 HP compared to 170 HP. That’s roughly 14 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Suzuki Vitara is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda MX-30 takes 9.1 s. That’s about 1.7 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.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Vitara is clearly lighter – 1,255 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 594 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Suzuki Vitara offers barely more boot space – 375 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

When it comes to payload, the Suzuki Vitara carries marginally more – 425 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Suzuki Vitara holds a decisive overall lead 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 £23,600
Vitara

Suzuki Vitara

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 184 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 344 - 426 km
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Suzuki Vitara

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Jolanta
4 Feb 2026, 09:37:41

A very pleasant car for an affordable price. The only downside is poorly soundproofed doors and windows.

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Polet
14 Jan 2026, 00:08:10

Proven reliability — it’s sold on every continent, and a real pleasure as a 4x4.

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Alejandro
15 Nov 2025, 18:50:42

After trying both, I chose the Vitara for everyday use. In my view, its balance of performance, quality and price is superior.

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Mazda MX-30
Suzuki Vitara

Costs and Consumption
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Price
23,600 - 36,800 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
5.3 - 5.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
14.9 - 16.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
344 - 426 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
22 g/km
co2
0 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Curb weight
1,255 - 1,935 kg
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 375 L
Length
4,395 mm
Length
-
Width
1,848 mm
Width
1,775 - 1,800 mm
Height
1,555 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
402 kg
Payload
395 - 425 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
170 HP
Power HP
110 - 184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 9.6 s
Max Speed
140 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
193 - 307 Nm
Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
125 kW
Power kW
81 - 135 kW
Engine capacity
830 cm3
Engine capacity
1,373 cm3

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

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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