2020 Mazda CX-30 vs 2020 Honda CR-V

The choices a car shopper has when looking for a crossover can be overwhelming. This popular segment has begun to dominate the automotive market. Looking at the 2020 Mazda CX-30 vs 2020 Honda CR-V compares a new entry to the crossover segment to one of the established models.

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 has a starting MSRP of $21,900. Like with any vehicle, individual dealer pricing will vary. The 2020 Mazda CR-V starts off its pricing at $25,050.

2020 Mazda CX-30 Engine Performance and Features

Both the 2020 Mazda CX-30 and 2020 Honda CR-V are powered by four-cylinder engine. Under the hood of the CX-30 is Mazda’s SKYACTIV®-G3 2.5L 4-cylinder engine. This engine produces 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. The four-cylinder engine powering the CR-V checks in at 190 horsepower and 179 pound-feet of torque.

Mazda pairs the CX-30’s engine with the SKYACTIV®-Drive 6-speed electronically controlled sport automatic transmission, while the CR-V only offers a CVT.

Fuel economy ratings for the 2020 Mazda CX-30 check in at up to 25 miles per gallon in the city and 33 mpg on the highways for 28 mpg combined for models equipped with front wheel drive. CX-30 models utilizing the i-ACTIV AWD® system are rated at 24 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, 26 mpg combined.

2020 Mazda CX-30 models can be equipped with the i-ACTIVSENSE® suite of driver assistance systems. This suite includes: Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control, Smart Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning, Lane-keep Assist, Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go and Driver Attention Alert.