Porsche Cayenne vs Mazda CX-30
Overview | |
MSRP$84,700 | MSRP$26,375 |
Listings550 | Listings267 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryVerdict: Even the base model Cayenne delivers an agile driving experience, but those willing to dig deep into their bank account for one of Porsche’s more expensive Cayenne models are rewarded with a spirited drive like no other. The competition here is stiff, in the form of other German SUVs like the Audi Q8, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, and their performance variants. However, the Cayenne is not here to lose. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.0L 348 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower348 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 348 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower348 hp @ 5400 rpm | Horsepower186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway23 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space27.2 cu ft | Cargo Space20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight4678 lbs | Curb Weight3395 lbs |
Height66.9 in | Height61.4 in |
Length194.1 in | Length173.0 in |
Width86.4 in | Width70.7 in |
Wheelbase114.0 in | Wheelbase104.4 in |
Maximum Payload1572 lbs | Maximum Payload986 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity7716 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $84,700 | $26,375 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Verdict: Even the base model Cayenne delivers an agile driving experience, but those willing to dig deep into their bank account for one of Porsche’s more expensive Cayenne models are rewarded with a spirited drive like no other. The competition here is stiff, in the form of other German SUVs like the Audi Q8, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz GLE, and their performance variants. However, the Cayenne is not here to lose. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 348 hp V6 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 348 hp @ 5400 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 348 hp V6 | 2.5L 186 hp I4 |
Torque | 368 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 348 hp @ 5400 rpm | 186 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 23 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 27.2 cu ft | 20.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4678 lbs | 3395 lbs |
Height | 66.9 in | 61.4 in |
Length | 194.1 in | 173.0 in |
Width | 86.4 in | 70.7 in |
Wheelbase | 114.0 in | 104.4 in |
Maximum Payload | 1572 lbs | 986 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7716 lbs | |
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