
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.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 Mazda CX-30 is a right-sized small crossover with good looks that’s the most fun to drive among its competitors. |
The 2020 Chevy Trax crossover has a low price for a tall ride height–and not much else. |
The 2020 Ford Ecosport is not particularly good value, not particularly efficient, and not particularly good. |
The 2020 Honda HR-V oozes with practicality, though gas mileage and safety equipment have room to improve. |
The 2020 Hyundai Venue is a subcompact crossover with big ideas. |
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 Hwy | 24 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 26 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 27 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Regular Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas 4-Cyl | Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-3 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded I-4 | Regular Unleaded H-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Small SUV 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD | Small Station Wagon | Midsize Cars | Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD |
Style Name | |||||
FWD | FWD 4-Door LS | S FWD | LX 2WD CVT | SE Manual | Manual |
Drivetrain | |||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sport Utility | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility | Sport Utility |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Chevrolet Trax | 2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Honda HR-V | 2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Hyundai Venue | 2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek |