2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2025 Toyota Highlander Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $25,195 to $37,150
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2025 Toyota
Highlander

MSRP*: $40,320 to $52,725
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 33 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 45.2 ft3 84.3 ft3
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 265-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 227 hp 265 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.0 in 194.9 in
Exterior Width 70.7 in 76.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 in
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota Highlander than in the Mazda CX-30, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Toyota Highlander will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
The Toyota Highlander requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-30, 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). Clearly, the Mazda CX-30 is a better financial choice over the Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-30 is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Mazda CX-30, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota Highlander.

Handling
The Mazda CX-30 has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-30 has a lot less horsepower than the Toyota Highlander.

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

Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mazda CX-30 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander. The Mazda CX-30 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.