2021 Mazda CX-30 AWD vs FWD: is AWD worth it?
AWD vs FWD
AWD adds $1,400. Costs $105 more a year in fuel.
$2,033more over 6 years
- 26 vs 28 mpg.
- 12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Every AWD and FWD pair
| Pair | MSRP | Price step | Rating | Energy a year | Extra over 6 years | Weight gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD AWD | $22,050 $23,450 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | +154 lb |
| 2.5 S FWD 2.5 S AWD | $22,050 $23,450 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | +154 lb |
| Select FWD Select AWD | $24,050 $25,450 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | +154 lb |
| Preferred FWD Preferred AWD | $26,450 $27,850 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | +154 lb |
| Premium FWD Premium AWD | $28,700 $30,100 | $1,400 | 28 mpg 26 mpg | $1,371 $1,477 | $2,033 | +154 lb |
What this cannot tell you
Resale, traction and insurance are not included.
Your own mpg will differ.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree