2024 Hyundai Kona vs. 2024 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2024 Hyundai Kona

2024 Hyundai
Kona

MSRP*: $24,250 to $33,300
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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 24 - 29 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 34 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
The Mazda CX-30 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Hyundai Kona, making it more convenient to drive.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Hyundai Kona will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-30.

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
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Kona has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Kona has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-30, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

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.