2025 Hyundai Kona vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Kona

2025 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,550 to $33,600
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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MPG - City 24 - 29 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 35 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 190-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 190 hp 191 - 227 hp
Exterior Length 171.3 - 172.6 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 38.2 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 38.3 - 39.9 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Hyundai Kona than in the Mazda CX-30. The Hyundai Kona will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Kona as you will with the Mazda CX-30, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Whether you pick the Hyundai Kona or the Mazda CX-30, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Kona is a little wider than the Mazda CX-30, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Hyundai Kona takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-30.

Handling
The Hyundai Kona has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-30, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Hyundai Kona and the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Hyundai Kona transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mazda CX-30.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Hyundai Kona and the Mazda CX-30. With the Hyundai Kona, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-30.