2020 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

Mazda want to make sure that the 2020 Mazda CX-30 was among its class’s top performers. All trim grades of the 2020 Mazda CX-30 will have a naturally aspirated SKYACTIV®-G 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine under the hood that is attached to a six-speed automatic transmission. It will produce 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque.

Compass Mazda customers who are interested in the 2020 Mazda CX-30 can find any of the trim grades with front- or all-wheel-drive. Subaru equips all 2020 Crosstrek models with all-wheel drive and a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, boxer-style four-cylinder engine that can be mated to either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission. The current Crosstrek makes 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque.  

The 2020 Mazda CX-30 will be able to achieve 25 miles per gallon in the city and 33 miles per gallon on the highway, when equipped with front-wheel-drive. Compass Mazda customers choosing a Mazda CX-30 with all-wheel-drive can expect to see 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. Since all 2020 Crosstrek models come with all-wheel-drive, the difference in fuel economy comes down to transmission choice. Version of the Subaru vehicle with the six-speed manual will return 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway; and up to 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway when the Crosstrek is equipped with the CVT. 

Owners of the 2020 Mazda CX-30 and 2020 Subaru Crosstrek will have two rows of seats to working that can each hold five passengers. People in the front and rear of either crossover SUV will have very similar dimensions for available legroom.