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Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (8 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (6,800 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Vauxhall Rocks Electric or Mazda MX-30?

Vauxhall Rocks Electric vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • significantly cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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Mazda MX-30

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • a bit more electric range
  • substantially more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Rocks Electric

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.

Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly cheaper – starting at 6,800 £ , while the Mazda MX-30 costs 30,800 £ . That’s a price difference of around 24,000 £.

As for electric range, the Mazda MX-30 offers a bit more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 10 km more than the Vauxhall Rocks Electric.

MX-30

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 Mazda MX-30 offers clearly more power – delivering 170 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 162 HP more horsepower.

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.

Seats: Mazda MX-30 offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Rocks Electric is significantly lighter – 558 kg compared to 1,849 kg. The difference is around 1,291 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda MX-30 offers substantially more boot space – 350 L compared to 63 L. That’s a difference of about 287 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda MX-30 carries considerably more – 402 kg compared to 142 kg. That’s a difference of about 260 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Rocks Electric 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 £6,800
Rocks Electric

Vauxhall Rocks Electric

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
  • Electric Range 75 km
Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Mazda MX-30

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Dimensions and Body

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Vauxhall Rocks Electric

The Opel Rocks Electric is a cheeky urban crossover that swaps petrol fuss for an electric grin, offering compact practicality and a playful character for city life. It’s easy to live with, delivers quietly eager acceleration for everyday driving, and feels like a smart, approachable choice for buyers dipping their toes into EV ownership.

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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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Vauxhall Rocks Electric
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
6,800 - 7,500 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
75 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
558 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
63 L
Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,388 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
142 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Electric
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
8 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
40 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
6 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Mazda
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