2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. Its Competition

2020 Mazda CX-30
Aaron Cole Aaron Cole Managing Editor

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 competes among a growing class of pint-size hatchbacks ready for new drivers and empty nesters.

The Crosstrek is the most off-road ready of the crowd with all-wheel drive and a big hatch.

The Ford Ecosport is relatively new and compact, but buzzes at higher speeds.

The Chevy Trax is aged and cramped, it’s due for a rethink.

The Honda HR-V is the most versatile inside and ready for first-time drivers, but not very fun to drive.

The Hyundai Venue is new and spacious, but front-wheel drive only.

2020 Mazda CX-302020 Mazda CX-30
2020 Chevrolet Trax2020 Chevrolet Trax
Get Your Price		2020 Ford Ecosport2020 Ford Ecosport
Get Your Price		2020 Honda HR-V2020 Honda HR-V
2020 Hyundai Venue2020 Hyundai Venue
2020 Subaru Crosstrek2020 Subaru Crosstrek
Quick Specs
6.2
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a right-sized small crossover with good looks that’s the most fun to drive among its competitors.
4.3
The 2020 Chevy Trax crossover has a low price for a tall ride height–and not much else.
4.0
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good.
5.2
The 2020 Honda HR-V oozes with practicality, though gas mileage and safety equipment have room to improve.
6.2
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a subcompact crossover with big ideas.
5.8
The 2020 Subaru Crosstrek puts safety first, with capability a close second.
MSRP From     
$21,900$21,300$19,995$20,920$17,350$22,145
Gas Mileage     
24 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Turbocharged Gas 4-CylIntercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4
EPA Class     
Small SUV 2WDSmall Sport Utility VehicleSmall SUV 2WDSmall Station WagonsMidsize CarsSmall SUV 4WD
Style Name     
FWDFWD 4-Door LSS FWDLX 2WD CVTSE ManualManual
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555555
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport Utility VehicleSport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomaticAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODManual w/ODManual w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Chevrolet Trax2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Honda HR-V2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Hyundai Venue2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek