2025 Land Rover Defender vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Defender

2025 Land Rover
Defender

MSRP*: $56,900 to $167,800
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $25,195 to $37,150
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MPG - City Info not available 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 - 8 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 44.6 - 76.1 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 296-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 296-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 493-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 518-hp, 5.0-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 296 - 626 hp 191 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 7,715 - 8,200 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 180.5 - 211.7 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 79.1 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.4 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 40.6 in
Rear 40.4 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 Land Rover Defender than in the Mazda CX-30. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Land Rover Defender and the Mazda CX-30.

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). The Land Rover Defender will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-30, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Defender is much wider than the Mazda CX-30, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Defender, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-30.

Handling
The Land Rover Defender has a significantly larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-30, making it much more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Defender greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Defender does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels 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 Land Rover Defender and the Mazda CX-30. With the Land Rover Defender, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-30.