2021 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2022 Mazda CX-30
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2021 Mazda CX-30 and 2022 Mazda CX-30 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2021 Mazda CX-30 and the 2022 Mazda CX-30.
In comparing the 2021 Mazda CX-30's and the 2022 Mazda CX-30's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and fuel efficiency. The 2021 Mazda CX-30 and 2022 Mazda CX-30 have the same interior volume base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2021 Mazda CX-30's and the 2022 Mazda CX-30's specifications and ratings, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 is a better car than the 2022 Mazda CX-30.
Pricing: A used 2021 Mazda CX-30 ranges from $16,500 to $24,999 while a used 2022 Mazda CX-30 is priced between $20,233 to $26,800.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 and the 2022 Mazda CX-30 both lose 39.5 percent of their value.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2021 Mazda CX-30 and the 2022 Mazda CX-30 makes 186 horsepower. The CX-30 is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 446 miles. The CX-30 is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 394 miles. This gives the 2021 Mazda CX-30 the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2022 Mazda CX-30. Both models use regular unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Mazda CX-30 has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22050
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
22058
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18750 - 29100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
22200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23820
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19000 - 34200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21017
Price Range:
16500 - 24999
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19173
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
16252 - 24096
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
479
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
61628
# Good or Great Deals:
228
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23566
Price Range:
20233 - 26800
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21495
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
18030 - 25396
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
335
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
49930
# Good or Great Deals:
107
Mazda CX-30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda CX-30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2021 Mazda CX-30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
5.1 - 9.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2022 Mazda CX-30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.1 - 10.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.1824053508047885
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.1 - 9.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.6338033926515947
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.0 - 11.4
Mazda CX-30 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 54Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 21Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
55 out of / 66Ranking
60 out of / 66Ranking
63 out of / 66Ranking
64 out of / 66Mazda CX-30 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 54Ranking
11 out of / 66Ranking
11 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 21Ranking
25 out of / 66Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
42 out of / 66Ranking
55 out of / 66Ranking
60 out of / 66Ranking
63 out of / 66Ranking
64 out of / 66Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2021 Mazda CX-30 Trim Levels
2.5 S, 2.5 Turbo, Preferred, Premium, Select, Turbo Premium, Turbo Premium Plus
2022 Mazda CX-30 Trim Levels
2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 Turbo, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
186 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
186 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 33 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
338 / 446 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
305 / 394 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
20.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3234 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
61.7 inches
Length:
173 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3388 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
61.7 inches
Length:
173 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black
