Mazda Protege vs Mazda CX-30
Overview | |
Years produced1989-2003 | Years produced2020-Present |
MSRP$14,200 | MSRP$26,375 |
Listings0 | Listings362 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
| |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryIf rear seat room and an accommodating cargo area are high on your wish list, skip the Mazda CX-30. If those things don’t matter as much as good looks, an upscale interior, rewarding driving dynamics, promising reliability, and top-notch safety ratings, then this Mazda delivers. This year, new Aire Edition trim levels, drivetrain and suspension enhancements, and a larger infotainment screen make the CX-30 even more appealing. Verdict: We like the 2026 Mazda CX-30, but it’s not the right choice for everybody. The back seat and cargo area are cramped, and the infotainment controls are fussy. Otherwise, the CX-30 looks and feels like entry-luxury instead of entry-level. | |
No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 130 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower130 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 130 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque135 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower130 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway28 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofOptional | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space12.9 cu ft | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight2634 lbs | Curb Weight3395 lbs |
Height55.5 in | Height61.4 in |
Length175.3 in | Length173.0 in |
Width67.1 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase102.8 in | Wheelbase104.4 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload986 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1989-2003 | 2020-Present |
MSRP | $14,200 | $26,375 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
| |
Summary | If rear seat room and an accommodating cargo area are high on your wish list, skip the Mazda CX-30. If those things don’t matter as much as good looks, an upscale interior, rewarding driving dynamics, promising reliability, and top-notch safety ratings, then this Mazda delivers. This year, new Aire Edition trim levels, drivetrain and suspension enhancements, and a larger infotainment screen make the CX-30 even more appealing. Verdict: We like the 2026 Mazda CX-30, but it’s not the right choice for everybody. The back seat and cargo area are cramped, and the infotainment controls are fussy. Otherwise, the CX-30 looks and feels like entry-luxury instead of entry-level. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 130 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 28 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 130 hp I4 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque | 135 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 130 hp @ 6000 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 28 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Optional | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 12.9 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2634 lbs | 3395 lbs |
Height | 55.5 in | 61.4 in |
Length | 175.3 in | 173.0 in |
Width | 67.1 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 102.8 in | 104.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 986 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
2026 Mazda CX-30 for Sale
2026 Mazda CX-30 for Sale
Shop Now
By: CarGurus + AI
At CarGurus, our team of experienced automotive writers remain at the heart of our content operation, conducting hands-on car tests and writing insightful guides that are backed by years of industry experience. To complement this, we are harnessing AI to make our content offering more diverse and more helpful to shoppers than ever. To achieve this, our AI systems are based exclusively on CarGurus content, ratings and data, so that what we produce is both unique to CarGurus, and uniquely helpful to car shoppers.
