Mazda CX-30 vs. Toyota Corolla Cross
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Mazda CX-30 and Toyota Corolla Cross 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 Toyota Corolla Cross.
When comparing the Mazda CX-30's and the Toyota Corolla Cross's specifications and ratings, the Mazda CX-30 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. The Toyota Corolla Cross has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Mazda CX-30's and the Toyota Corolla Cross's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Corolla Cross is a better car than the Mazda CX-30.
Pricing: A used 2025 Mazda CX-30 ranges from $23,486 to $32,918 while a used 2025 Toyota Corolla Cross is priced between $25,253 to $33,997. For a new model, the Mazda CX-30's price is between $26,662 and $36,503, with the Toyota Corolla Cross priced between $25,884 and $34,348.
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 Toyota Corolla Cross loses 32.5 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla Cross retains 7 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 Mazda CX-30’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Toyota Corolla Cross base engine makes 169 horsepower. The CX-30 is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 419 miles. The Corolla Cross is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 409 miles.This gives the Toyota Corolla Cross the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Mazda CX-30 the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Toyota Corolla Cross, a crossover/compact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Mazda CX-30, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
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:
26662 - 36503
Starting MSRP:
25195
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
25220
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
20200 - 38900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
25884 - 34348
Starting MSRP:
24135
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact SUVs)
28836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact SUVs)
24135 - 30995
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:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
29309
Price Range:
25253 - 33997
Category Avg Price:
(Compact SUVs)
32106
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact SUVs)
28107 - 36583
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
10055
Depreciation %:
0.39907888
Resale Value $:
15140
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.43597883
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.38735154 - 0.4830012
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact SUVs)
0.43208374
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact SUVs)
0.30791758 - 0.51647538
Mazda CX-30 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.5 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Toyota Corolla Cross Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
9.0 / 10
Safety:
7.0 / 10
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:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla Cross
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact SUVs)
11.3
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact SUVs)
9.6 - 15.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
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
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.630094347719948
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact SUVs)
1.6 - 16.1
Mazda 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 / 67Toyota Corolla Cross Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 18Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
2 out of / 19Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
3 out of / 67Ranking
8 out of / 56Ranking
8 out of / 19Ranking
13 out of / 19Ranking
17 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
18 out of / 19Ranking
19 out of / 19Ranking
34 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 67Ranking
49 out of / 67Ranking
55 out of / 67Ranking
58 out of / 67Ranking
62 out of / 67Ranking
65 out of / 67Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
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
Toyota Corolla Cross Trim Levels
L, LE, XLE
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:
2 years
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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:
Not yet available
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:
169 hp @ 6600 rpm
Torque:
151 foot-lbs @ 4400 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:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 33 / 29
Range (city/hwy):
330 / 419 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
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):
31 / 33 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 409 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
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:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
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:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
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:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
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:
38.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
52.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
39 inches
Rear Leg Room:
32 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
52.4 inches
Cargo Space:
24 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
118.9 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:
3097 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
64.9 inches
Length:
176.1 inches
Wheelbase:
103.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.1 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:
17.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
215/65R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black Mica
Blue
Deep Crystal Blue Mica
White
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Gray
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Jet Black
Blue
Not available
White
Wind Chill Pearl
Gray
Celestite
Silver
Sonic Silver
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Light Gray
