Lexus UX 250h vs. Mazda CX-30
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus UX 250h and 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 Lexus UX 250h and the Mazda CX-30.
When we compare the Lexus UX 250h's and the Mazda CX-30's specifications and ratings, the Lexus UX 250h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The Mazda CX-30 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus UX 250h's and the Mazda CX-30's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-30 is a better car than the Lexus UX 250h.
Pricing: A used 2024 Lexus UX 250h ranges from $33,500 to $40,725 while a used 2025 Mazda CX-30 is priced between $23,486 to $32,918. For a new model, the Lexus UX 250h's price is between $37,115 and $45,262, with the Mazda CX-30 priced between $26,662 and $36,503.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus UX 250h loses 36.9 percent of its value and the Mazda CX-30 loses 39.5 percent of its value. This means the Lexus UX 250h retains 2.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda CX-30.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus UX 250h’s base engine makes 181 horsepower, and the Mazda CX-30 base engine makes 191 horsepower. The UX 250h is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 435 miles. The CX-30 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles. This gives the Lexus UX 250h the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Mazda CX-30. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-30, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Lexus UX 250h, a hybrid SUV, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Lexus UX 250h and the Mazda CX-30 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus UX 250h has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
37115 - 45262
Starting MSRP:
35540
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
39693
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
35540 - 43845
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
26662 - 36503
Starting MSRP:
25195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37224
Price Range:
33500 - 40725
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
37612
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
37224 - 38000
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
63
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
16993
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26883
Price Range:
23486 - 32918
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
27617
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
21503 - 38615
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13123
Depreciation %:
0.36923994
Resale Value $:
22417
Residual Value %:
0.6307600600000001
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
0.36923994
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
0.36923994 - 0.36923994
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
10055
Depreciation %:
0.39907888
Resale Value $:
15140
Residual Value %:
0.60092112
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.43597883
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.38735154 - 0.4830012
Lexus UX 250h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.7 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 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 Lexus UX 250h
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-30
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.8
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.1 - 13.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.283625517798292
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Subcompact SUVs)
1.3 - 3.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.633698819353061
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.5 - 13.3
Lexus UX 250h Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
1 out of / 23Ranking
1 out of / 4Ranking
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3 out of / 4Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 4Ranking
23 out of / 32Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
25 out of / 29Ranking
26 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 32Ranking
29 out of / 29Ranking
32 out of / 32Mazda CX-30 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 67Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
6 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
8 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
11 out of / 56Ranking
12 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
15 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 21Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Ranking
64 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Lexus UX 250h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Design, F SPORT Handling, Premium
Mazda CX-30 Trim Levels
2.5 Carbon Turbo, 2.5 S, 2.5 S Carbon Edition, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 S Premium, 2.5 S Select Sport, 2.5 Turbo Premium, 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
181 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.052 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
186 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 41 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
456 / 435 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):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 419 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
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
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
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.9 inches
Cargo Space:
17.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
107.5 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:
3483 lbs
Width:
72.4 inches
Height:
60.6 inches
Length:
177 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3419 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:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Grecian Water
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Cadmium Orange
Red
Redline
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Black Washi Dash
Gray
Birch w/ Black Washi Dash
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
