2021 Mazda CX-30 vs 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

2021 Mazda CX-30

#8 in Small SUVs

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

#12 in Small SUVs

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AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-30 AWD	24	31	$22,780	$23,450
CX-30 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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AWD S

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue Sport AWD S	24	30	$23,913	$25,260
Rogue Sport AWD SL	24	30	$28,381	$29,990
Rogue Sport AWD SV	24	30	$25,396	$26,830
Rogue Sport FWD S	25	32	$22,590	$23,860
Rogue Sport FWD SL	25	32	$27,058	$28,590
Rogue Sport FWD SV	25	32	$24,074	$25,430

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$22,780

$23,913

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$23,450

$25,260

Monthly Payment Estimate

$391 / month

$421 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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5.4

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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 2021 Nissan Rogue Sport does little to stand out in a crowded field of crossover SUVs.

TCC Likes

Great proportions and styling
Polished powertrain
Standard active-safety suite

Lots of safety features
Approachable infotainment tech
Decent overall value

TCC Dislikes

More expensive than alternatives
Frustrating options packages
Lacks a touchscreen

So-so fuel economy
Slow acceleration
Trim rear seat

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Small Station Wagons

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.1

Second Hip Room (in)

53.2

46.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.6

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

55.7

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

42.8

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.3

33.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.6

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.4

Length, Overall (in)

173

172.8

Height, Overall (in)

61.7

63.4

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.6

62.2

Wheelbase (in)

104.4

104.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

72.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.2

22.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

20.2

22.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.2

61.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

54.2

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

33.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

33.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

62.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

11.5

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.7

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

36.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/65HR16

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/65HR16

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3388

3466

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

110

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

147 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

186 @ 6000

141 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

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

2.63 - 0.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.85

6.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.35

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.05

5.60

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 Rogue Sport

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

6.6

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 selection looks good
Lease: From $189 for 36 months
Rebates: $750 loyalty bonus available
Finance: 0.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

2020 Rogue Sport includes Safety Shield 360
Lease: From $209 per month for 36 months
Cashback: Up to $3,000 in rebates
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months + $2,000 bonus

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