2021 CX-5 vs 2021 CX-30

2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Mazda CX-30 | San Juan Capistrano, CA

The Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-30 are both incredible vehicles. Both have reached top spots on “Best of” lists and received high ratings from auto reviewers and owners alike. The vehicles share many qualities and features, but there are some key differences that you should know before you buy.

Today, we’ll be comparing two very popular Mazda crossovers: the 2021 Mazda CX-5 and the 2021 Mazda CX-30. Below, you’ll find specs for each vehicle and a few reasons you may want to choose one over the other. Which model is right for you?
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2021 Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring AWD

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2021 Mazda CX-30 Preferred AWD

$31,960

MSRP

$27,850
2.5L 4-cyl

Engine

2.5L 4-cyl

187 hp / 186 lb-ft

Horsepower / Torque

186 hp / 186 lb-ft

6-speed auto

Transmission

 6-speed auto
AWD

Drivetrain

 AWD
24/30/26

Fuel Economy

 25/32/27

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Mazda CX-5

The most noticeable difference is size. The Mazda CX-5 is bigger than the CX-30 by a large margin. To illustrate this point, let’s go to the cargo bay. In the back of the CX-5, there’s 30.9 cu-ft of space. Fold the rear seats down, and there’s 59.6 cu-ft of space. The CX-30 has 20.2 cu-ft and 45.2 cu-ft of cargo space, respectively. The CX-5 also has some features that the CX-30 doesn’t, such as the standard 10.25-inch touchscreen.

2021 CX-5 cockpit showcase
2021 CX-30 cockpit showcase

Mazda CX-30

The CX-30 is smaller than the CX-5, but that comes with two immediate advantages: lower price and higher fuel economy. At every trim level and both drivetrains, the CX-30 gets better mpg than the CX-5. Speaking of powertrains, the CX-30 has closed the gap on the CX-5, with the addition of the CX-30 Turbo. Like the CX-5, the CX-30 now has access to a 2.5L turbo-four that produces 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque.

2021 CX-5 rear exterior view
2021 CX-30 rear exterior view

For more details on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 or 2021 Mazda CX-30, give Capistrano Mazda a call.

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