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 comparing 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. 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.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Mazda CX-30 loses 39.5 percent of its value and the Mazda MX-30 EV loses 54.3 percent of its value. This means the Mazda CX-30 retains 14.8 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. The CX-30 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles. The MX-30 EV is rated to deliver an average of 98 miles per gallon of gasoline-equivalent (MPGe), with a highway range of 100 miles.This gives the Mazda MX-30 EV the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda CX-30 the advantage in maximum range. The CX-30 uses regular unleaded, and the MX-30 EV uses electricity.
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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
24945 - 36119
Starting MSRP:
22950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19650 - 34950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
34110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
35720
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
33500 - 39550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
23765
Price Range:
19999 - 27994
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
23866
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
19042 - 30187
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
1797
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29847
# Good or Great Deals:
239
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
23628
Category Avg Price Range:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
22805 - 24450
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
3
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
29045
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Mazda CX-30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Mazda MX-30 EV Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda CX-30
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
7.1 - 11.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Mazda MX-30 EV
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.906622704179256
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
1.2 - 14.0
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7423980119034108
Typical Category Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
1.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Electric Subcompact SUVs)
1.7 - 5.9
Mazda CX-30 Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 21Ranking
4 out of / 21Ranking
5 out of / 66Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
7 out of / 21Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
10 out of / 54Ranking
10 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 66Ranking
12 out of / 21Ranking
16 out of / 21Ranking
20 out of / 21Ranking
21 out of / 21Ranking
24 out of / 66Ranking
34 out of / 66Ranking
40 out of / 66Ranking
55 out of / 66Ranking
60 out of / 66Ranking
63 out of / 66Ranking
64 out of / 66Mazda MX-30 EV Rankings
Ranking
7 out of / 72Ranking
13 out of / 72Ranking
46 out of / 72Ranking
47 out of / 72Ranking
65 out of / 72Ranking
70 out of / 72Ranking
72 out of / 72Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Electric
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 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
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:
Not yet available
2026 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:
98 / 85 / 92
Range (city/hwy):
100 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity
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
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
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
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
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:
38.5 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:
3424 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
