Mazda CX-30 vs Mazda CX-50 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$3,525

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

CX-30 2.5 S AWD vs CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD
Measure	CX-30	CX-50	Winner
MSRP + destination	$27,870	$31,395	CX-30
Horsepower	186 hp	187 hp	About the same
Torque	186 lb-ft	185 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	27 mpg	26 mpg	CX-30
Cargo, max	45.2 cu ft	31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	20.2 cu ft	31.4 cu ft	CX-50
Rear legroom	36.3 in	39.8 in	CX-50
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	173.0 in	185.8 in	Not scored
Width	70.7 in	75.6 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,395 lb	3,741 lb	Not scored
Towing	Not rated	2,000 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	8.6 s tested	9.5 s tested	CX-30
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
CX-30 2.5 S AWD $26,375	CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	$3,525
CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	CX-30 2.5 S Preferred AWD $29,690	$210

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

CX-30 costs $3,853 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: CX-30 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.