2022 Mazda CX-30 vs 2022 Subaru Crosstrek

2022 Mazda CX-30

#11 in Small SUVs

2022 Subaru Crosstrek

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2.5 S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-30 2.5 S AWD	24	31	$21,857	$22,500
CX-30 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD	24	31	$27,767	$28,590
CX-30 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD	24	31	$27,146	$27,950
CX-30 2.5 S Premium Package AWD	24	31	$29,911	$30,800
CX-30 2.5 S Select Package AWD	24	31	$24,186	$24,900
CX-30 2.5 Turbo AWD	22	30	$29,621	$30,500
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Package AWD	22	30	$32,144	$33,100
CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium Plus Package AWD	22	30	$33,697	$34,700

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Crosstrek CVT	28	33	$22,717	$23,995
Crosstrek Hybrid CVT	N/A	N/A	$33,662	$35,845
Crosstrek Limited CVT	27	34	$26,873	$28,495
Crosstrek Manual	22	29	$21,478	$22,645
Crosstrek Premium CVT	28	33	$23,779	$25,145
Crosstrek Premium Manual	22	29	$22,540	$23,795
Crosstrek Sport CVT	27	34	$25,489	$26,995

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,857

$22,717

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,500

$23,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$375 / month

$400 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.0

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 is a style-forward small crossover with an upscale feel.

The 2022 Subaru Crosstrek flexes safety and traction more than it does power.

TCC Likes

Slick styling
Smooth 4-cylinder
Lots of standard features

Excellent CVT
Off-road capable, rugged looks
Standard AWD

TCC Dislikes

A bit pricey against rivals
Weird optional equipment structure
Frustrating infotainment system

Cramped USB ports
Limited-release hybrid
Manual transmission omits more than it adds

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

31 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

94.1

100.9

Second Hip Room (in)

53.2

55.2

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.6

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.7

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

54.6

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.3

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

39.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

8.7

Length, Overall (in)

173

176.5

Height, Overall (in)

61.7

63.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.2

Wheelbase (in)

104.4

104.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.7

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

20.2

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

20.2

20.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

45.2

55.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

42.9

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

32.3

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

29.8

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

64.2

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.4

10.8

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

16.6

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/65HR16

P225/60HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/65HR16

P225/60HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3388

3117

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 X 6.5

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

145 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/122

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

186 @ 6000

152 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded H-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

4.07 - 0.84

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.85

3.90

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.35

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.05

4.38

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.56

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-30

Subaru Crosstrek

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.8

5.9

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

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

2022 Mazda CX-30

2022 Mazda CX-30 selection healthy
Lease: From $199/mo
Rebates: Up to $500 off
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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Lease: From $245/mo
Rebates: None, but dealer discounting likely
Finance: From 1.9% APR

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