2025 Honda HR-V vs. 2025 Mazda CX-30 Review

Picture of the 2025 Honda HR-V

2025 Honda
HR-V

MSRP*: $25,400 to $31,000
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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 25 - 26 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 30 - 32 MPG 30 - 33 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 55.1 ft3 45.2 ft3
Engine
  • 158-hp, 2.0-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 Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 158 hp 191 - 227 hp
Exterior Length 179.8 in 173.0 in
Exterior Width 72.4 in 70.7 in
Leg Room Front 41.9 in
Rear 37.7 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 36.3 in
Head Room Front 38.4 - 39.4 in
Rear 38.0 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
The Honda HR-V offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-30. The Honda HR-V 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
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda HR-V as you will with the Mazda CX-30, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Honda HR-V will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-30.

Dimensions
Since the Honda HR-V is much wider than the Mazda CX-30, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Honda HR-V, which is slightly longer than the Mazda CX-30.

Handling
The Honda HR-V has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-30, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Honda HR-V has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-30.

Powertrain
The Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-30. The Honda HR-V has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-30.