Mazda MX-30 vs Subaru Ascent (2023)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$365

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

MX-30 FWD vs Ascent AWD
Measure	MX-30	Ascent	Winner
MSRP + destination	$35,485	$35,120	About the same
Horsepower	143 hp	260 hp	Ascent
Torque	200 lb-ft	277 lb-ft	Ascent
MPG or MPGe	92 MPGe	22 mpg	Not scored
Energy cost a year	$750	$1,745	MX-30
EV range	100 mi	N/A	N/A
Cargo, max	21.0 cu ft	75.6 cu ft	Ascent
Cargo, seats up	21.0 cu ft	42.1 cu ft	Ascent
Rear legroom	30.1 in	38.6 in	Ascent
Front legroom	41.6 in	42.2 in	Ascent
Length	173.3 in	196.8 in	Not scored
Width	70.5 in	71.7 in	Not scored
Curb weight	3,655 lb	4,421 lb	Not scored
Towing	N/A	5,000 lb	N/A
Seats	5	8	Ascent
Ground clearance	5.4 in	8.7 in	Ascent
0-60 mph	9.2 s estimate	6.8 s published	Ascent
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
MX-30 FWD $34,110	Ascent 8-Passenger AWD $33,895	$215
Ascent AWD $33,895	MX-30 FWD $34,110	$215

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

MX-30 costs $5,609 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: Ascent wins.

MX-30 wins if Space weight is 0 or less.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.