Mazda CX-30 vs. Mazda MX-30 EV
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-30 and Mazda MX-30 EV 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 Mazda CX-30 and the Mazda MX-30 EV.
When we compare the Mazda CX-30's and the Mazda MX-30 EV's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-30 has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. The Mazda MX-30 EV has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-30's and the Mazda MX-30 EV's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-30 is a better car than the Mazda MX-30 EV.
Pricing: A used 2024 Mazda CX-30 ranges from $24,990 to $36,663 while a used 2023 Mazda MX-30 EV is priced between $18,995 to $26,469.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda CX-30 loses 34.1 percent of its value and the Mazda MX-30 EV loses 46.5 percent of its value. This means the Mazda CX-30 retains 12.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Mazda MX-30 EV.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Mazda CX-30’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Mazda MX-30 EV base engine makes 143 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Mazda CX-30, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Mazda MX-30 EV, a electric SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front head room cargo space. The Mazda CX-30 and Mazda MX-30 EV are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Mazda CX-30 and the Mazda MX-30 EV have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Mazda CX-30 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick+ award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$26,445 - $36,779
Starting MSRP:
$24,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$24,740
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,900 - $32,650
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$35,720
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$33,500 - $39,550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$29,767
Price Range:
$24,990 - $36,663
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$29,059
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$23,526 - $38,837
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,470
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
1,891
# Good or Great Deals:
128
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$22,296
Price Range:
$18,995 - $26,469
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$27,418
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
$22,296 - $32,001
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
7
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,380
# Good or Great Deals:
1
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$8,793
Depreciation %:
35.2%
Resale Value $:
$16,202
Residual Value %:
64.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
36.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
28% - 42.9%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,620
Depreciation %:
48.7%
Resale Value $:
$17,490
Residual Value %:
51.3%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
48.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
48.7% - 48.7%
Mazda CX-30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda MX-30 EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.6 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-30
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
11.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.3 - 14
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda MX-30 EV
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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.6 - 17.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
1.9 - 6.3
Mazda CX-30 Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 20Ranking
6 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 20Ranking
7 out of / 16Ranking
8 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 59Ranking
11 out of / 67Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 67Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
20 out of / 20Ranking
36 out of / 67Ranking
38 out of / 67Ranking
54 out of / 67Ranking
62 out of / 67Ranking
64 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Mazda MX-30 EV Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
3 out of / 44Ranking
30 out of / 44Ranking
31 out of / 44Ranking
43 out of / 44Ranking
43 out of / 44Ranking
44 out of / 44Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
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
Mazda MX-30 EV Trim Levels
Base, 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
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
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
143 hp
Torque:
200 foot-lbs
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.039 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
MPGe:
Not applicable
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 419 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Battery Size/Capacity :
Not applicable
Maximum Charging Rate:
Not applicable
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
Not Applicable
Engine Configuration:
Not Applicable
Number of Cylinders:
Not Applicable
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not applicable
MPGe:
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
100 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Battery Size/Capacity:
35.5 kWh
Maximum Charging Rate:
14 hours (120V)
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
Wifi:
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
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
Wifi:
N/A
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention 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:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Available
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:
38.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
30.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Cargo Space:
21 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
110.8 cubic feet
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
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3655 lbs
Width:
80.1 inches
Height:
61.5 inches
Length:
173.3 inches
Wheelbase:
104.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.4 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Not available
White
Not available
Gray
Ceramic Metallic / Polymetal Gray Metallic
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/ Pure White
