2021 Mazda CX-30 vs 2022 Nissan Kicks

2021 Mazda CX-30

2022 Nissan Kicks

#16 in Small SUVs

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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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S FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Kicks S FWD	31	36	$19,269	$19,990
Kicks SR FWD	31	36	$21,729	$22,550
Kicks SV FWD	31	36	$21,057	$21,850

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,780

$19,269

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,450

$19,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$391 / month

$333 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

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.

The 2022 Nissan Kicks hatchback packs features and value into its small footprint, but it’s not very quick.

TCC Likes

Great proportions and styling
Polished powertrain
Standard active-safety suite

Priced right
Comprehensive standard safety features
Good touchscreen

TCC Dislikes

More expensive than alternatives
Frustrating options packages
Lacks a touchscreen

Sluggish transmission
Lacks passing power
Stiff rear seats

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

31 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.1

92.7

Second Hip Room (in)

53.2

49.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

53.2

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.7

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

50.9

Second Leg Room (in)

36.3

33.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

40.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

59.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Length, Overall (in)

173

169.1

Height, Overall (in)

61.7

63.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

104.4

103.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

69.3

Liftover Height (in)

27.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.2

25.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

20.2

25.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.2

32.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

38.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

53.2

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

31.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

35.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

10.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

10.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

34.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/65HR16

P205/60HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/65HR16

P205/60VR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3388

2682

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

16 X 6

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

114 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

1.6 L/98

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

186 @ 6000

122 @ 6300

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

4.01 - 0.46

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.93

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.35

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.05

3.77

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-30

Nissan Kicks

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

5.3

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 Mazda CX-30

2021 CX-30 still in decent supply
Lease: From $209/mo
Rebates: Up to $500 off
Finance: From 0.9% APR

2022 Nissan Kicks

2022 Nissan Kicks is a good value
Leasing: No special offers
Rebates: No cash incentives
Financing: From 1.9% APR for 36 months

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