2025 Ford Explorer vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Ford Explorer

2025 Ford
Explorer

MSRP*: $39,855 to $56,260
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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 Info not available 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 6 - 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 300-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 400-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 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, Rear Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 300 - 400 hp 191 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 5,000 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 198.8 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 78.9 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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 Explorer than in the Mazda CX-30. The Ford Explorer 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.

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 Explorer will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-30, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-30.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-30.

Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-30, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.