Is the 2026 Mazda CX-30 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 36.3 in. Class median 38.5 in.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $111 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 59% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 7% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the CX-30 a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 36.3 in | Median 38.5 in | 167 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 168 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 20.2 cu ft | Median 25.2 cu ft | 176 | No |
Is the CX-30 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $26,375 | Median $47,693 | 176 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 186 hp | 175 hp to 373 hp | 182 | Yes |
| Length | 173.0 in | Median 191.6 in | 178 | Yes |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.7 ft | 166 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.8 cents | 179 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the CX-30 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $111.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 179 SUVs
- $111
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 23% of 139
Is the CX-30 a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the CX-30 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 59% of 173 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 2.5 S AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 173 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the CX-30 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 7% below cars like it.
- Price, 2.5 S AWD
- $26,375
- Predicted price
- $28,278
- Gap
- -$1,903 (-7%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 275 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2026 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the CX-30 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 1,092 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2026.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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