Mazda CX-30 vs Volkswagen Taos
Overview | |
MSRP$24,995 | MSRP$24,155 |
Listings338 | Listings196 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.3 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryIntroduced in 2020 and continually updated and upgraded since then, the CX-30 is Mazda’s smallest crossover SUV. This year, the 2024 CX-30 comes in new Select Sport and Carbon Turbo trim levels, adds USB-C charging ports, and is available with a larger infotainment screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All CX-30s have standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and you can upgrade to a turbocharged engine for more power and performance. Verdict: Sticking to its corporate traditions with the 2024 CX-30, Mazda delivers style, refinement, safety, and rewarding driving dynamics in the small crossover SUV segment. As expected, rear-seat room and cargo space are tight, but otherwise, the Mazda CX-30 is a delightful little SUV. | |
Reviews SummaryOffering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City26 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway36 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.2 cu ft | Cargo Space27.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3419 lbs | Curb Weight3175 lbs |
Height61.7 in | Height64.4 in |
Length173.0 in | Length175.8 in |
Width70.7 in | Width72.5 in |
Wheelbase104.4 in | Wheelbase105.9 in |
Maximum Payload962 lbs | Maximum Payload937 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $24,995 | $24,155 |
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Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 6.3 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Introduced in 2020 and continually updated and upgraded since then, the CX-30 is Mazda’s smallest crossover SUV. This year, the 2024 CX-30 comes in new Select Sport and Carbon Turbo trim levels, adds USB-C charging ports, and is available with a larger infotainment screen featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. All CX-30s have standard all-wheel drive (AWD), and you can upgrade to a turbocharged engine for more power and performance. Verdict: Sticking to its corporate traditions with the 2024 CX-30, Mazda delivers style, refinement, safety, and rewarding driving dynamics in the small crossover SUV segment. As expected, rear-seat room and cargo space are tight, but otherwise, the Mazda CX-30 is a delightful little SUV. | Offering available all-wheel drive, a higher driving position, a roomy interior for four people, and plenty of utility, entry-level SUVs pay dividends in exchange for their higher price tags. Volkswagen introduced its new, most affordable crossover in 2022, and the 2023 Taos adds more standard safety features and equipment. Otherwise, aside from a lack of engine power and drivetrain refinement, it remains an appealing choice in the small SUV segment. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 1.5L 158 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 26 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 36 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.2 cu ft | 27.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3419 lbs | 3175 lbs |
Height | 61.7 in | 64.4 in |
Length | 173.0 in | 175.8 in |
Width | 70.7 in | 72.5 in |
Wheelbase | 104.4 in | 105.9 in |
Maximum Payload | 962 lbs | 937 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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