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Renault Trafic Bus vs Mazda MX-30 comparison

Compare performance (170 HP vs 170 HP), boot space and price (34,600 £ vs 30,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Renault Trafic Bus or Mazda MX-30?

Renault Trafic Bus vs Mazda MX-30: Key differences

Renault Trafic Bus

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Mazda MX-30

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  • moderately cheaper
  • somewhat quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Trafic Bus

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mazda MX-30 is moderately cheaper – starting at 30,800 £ , while the Renault Trafic Bus costs 34,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,719 £.

MX-30

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.

Both models deliver identical power – 170 HP each.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mazda MX-30 is somewhat quicker – completing the sprint in 9.1 s, while the Renault Trafic Bus takes 10.6 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Renault Trafic Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda MX-30 is only slightly lighter – 1,849 kg compared to 2,031 kg. The difference is around 182 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Renault Trafic Bus carries significantly more – 982 kg compared to 402 kg. That’s a difference of about 580 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda MX-30 is clearly superior 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.

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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
Renault Trafic Bus
Mazda MX-30

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Renault Trafic Bus

The Renault Trafic is a practical people-carrier that prefers sensible space and smart flexibility to showroom gloss, making it a top pick for families, shuttle operators or anyone ferrying a crowd without fuss. It’s comfortable, economical in everyday running and blessedly uncomplicated — not the most glamorous vehicle, but brilliantly dependable when you need it to be.

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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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Renault Trafic Bus
Mazda MX-30

Costs and Consumption

Price
34,600 - 54,400 £
Price
30,800 - 37,100 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
18.3 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
179 - 189 g/km
co2
22 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Bus
Body Type
SUV
Seats
8 - 9
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
2,031 - 2,352 kg
Curb weight
1,849 kg
Trunk capacity
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Trunk capacity
332 - 350 L
Length
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Length
4,395 mm
Width
1,956 mm
Width
1,848 mm
Height
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Height
1,555 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,137 - 1,155 L
Payload
718 - 982 kg
Payload
402 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
110 - 170 HP
Power HP
170 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.6 - 16.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
140 km/h
Torque
300 - 380 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
81 - 125 kW
Power kW
125 kW
Engine capacity
1,997 cm3
Engine capacity
830 cm3

General

Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Renault
Brand
Mazda
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