2025 Kia Niro vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Niro

2025 Kia
Niro

MSRP*: $26,990 to $35,390
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-30

2025 Mazda
CX-30

MSRP*: $24,995 to $36,950
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MPG - City 53 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 45 - 54 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.7 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 139-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 139 hp 191 - 227 hp
Exterior Length 174.0 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 40.5 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 37.8 - 38.1 in
Rear 38.3 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Kia Niro than in the Mazda CX-30. The Kia Niro will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-30.

Convenience
The Kia Niro requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-30, making it more convenient to drive.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Kia Niro is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-30.

Dimensions
The Kia Niro is a little wider than the Mazda CX-30, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Kia Niro takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-30.

Handling
The Kia Niro has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-30, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Kia Niro has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
The Kia Niro has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-30, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Kia Niro and the Mazda CX-30. With the Kia Niro, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-30.