2025 Kia Seltos vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Kia Seltos

2025 Kia
Seltos

MSRP*: $24,590 to $31,090
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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 Info not available 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 62.8 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 146-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 195-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 146 - 195 hp 191 - 227 hp
Exterior Length 172.6 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 70.9 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.4 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 38.5 - 40.0 in
Rear 38.4 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 Seltos than in the Mazda CX-30. The Kia Seltos 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.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Kia Seltos will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-30.

Dimensions
The Kia Seltos is about the same width as the Mazda CX-30. When looking at overall length, the Kia Seltos takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-30.

Handling
The Kia Seltos 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 Seltos has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
The Kia Seltos 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 Seltos and the Mazda CX-30. With the Kia Seltos, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-30.