2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2024 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $31,230 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-30

2024 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,800
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-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 Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 191 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 172.7 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 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 Ford Bronco Sport than in the Mazda CX-30. The Ford Bronco Sport 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 Ford Bronco Sport 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). The Ford Bronco Sport is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-30.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much wider than the Mazda CX-30, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Ford Bronco Sport takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-30.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-30, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Ford Bronco Sport has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Bronco Sport and the Mazda CX-30 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.

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