2021 Chevrolet Trax vs 2021 Mazda CX-30

2021 Chevrolet Trax

#16 in Small SUVs

2021 Mazda CX-30

#8 in Small SUVs

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Trax AWD 4-Door LS	23	30	$21,227	$22,020
Trax AWD 4-Door LT	23	30	$22,962	$23,820
Trax FWD 4-Door LS	24	32	$20,629	$21,400
Trax FWD 4-Door LT	24	32	$22,364	$23,200

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2.5 S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-30 2.5 S AWD	24	31	$22,780	$23,450
CX-30 2.5 S FWD	25	33	$21,421	$22,050
CX-30 Preferred AWD	24	31	$27,049	$27,850
CX-30 Preferred FWD	25	33	$25,691	$26,450
CX-30 Premium AWD	24	31	$29,233	$30,100
CX-30 Premium FWD	25	33	$27,873	$28,700
CX-30 Select AWD	24	31	$24,720	$25,450
CX-30 Select FWD	25	33	$23,361	$24,050
CX-30 Turbo AWD	22	30	$29,184	$30,050
CX-30 Turbo Premium Package AWD	22	30	$31,513	$32,450
CX-30 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD	22	30	$33,066	$34,050

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,227

$22,780

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,020

$23,450

Monthly Payment Estimate

$367 / month

$391 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

4.2

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you need a spacious new vehicle for the tiniest of parking spaces (and budgets), the Trax is an acceptable but mediocre contender.

The 2021 Mazda CX-30 is great-looking, spacious, and more polished and fun-to-drive than other compact competitors, but it’s a step behind in value and features.

TCC Likes

Affordable price
Bigger inside than it looks
All-wheel drive is available

Great proportions and styling
Polished powertrain
Standard active-safety suite

TCC Dislikes

Dull driving experience
Lacks some key safety features
Muddled styling and plain look

More expensive than alternatives
Frustrating options packages
Lacks a touchscreen

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicle

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

52.8

53.6

Front Leg Room (in)

40.8

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

92.8

94.1

Front Hip Room (in)

51.7

54.6

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

38.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

50.7

53.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

54.1

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.8

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

65.2

61.7

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.6

61.6

Wheelbase (in)

100.6

104.4

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

60.6

61.6

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.2

Length, Overall (in)

167.2

173

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

29.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.7

20.2

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

57.0

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

48.4

45.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.2

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

10.4

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

- TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

- TBD -

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

Steering

Steering Type

Electric Rack & Pinion

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

- TBD -

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

RAJ

Spare Tire Order Code

- TBD -

Rear Tire Size

P205/70R16

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

RAJ

Front Tire Size

P205/70R16

P215/65HR16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

- TBD -

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3267

3388

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

16 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

16 x - TBD -

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

- TBD -

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

177 @ 2000-4000

186 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

LE2

Displacement

1.4L/- TBD -

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

155 @ 5600

186 @ 6000

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

MNK

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

3.85

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.44

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.58

3.55

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.35

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.94

3.05

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.96

2.02

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Trax

Mazda CX-30

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Chevrolet Trax

2021 Trax selection robust; 2020s almost gone
Lease: From $189 for 39 months
Rebates: 21% off 2020s; 18% off 2021s
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2021 Mazda CX-30

2021 CX-30 selection holding up
Lease: From $189 for 36 months
Rebates: $750 loyalty bonus available
Finance: 0.9% APR for 60 months

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