7.8
2025 Mazda CX-30 review
Mazda's second-smallest SUV is a strong candidate in its segment, and the Touring LE adds that little bit of flavour for those who want it.
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Mazda CX-30 vs Volvo XC40 Comparison
Mazda CX-30
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Volvo XC40
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2024 Mazda
CX-30
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2024 Volvo
XC40
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Mazda CX-30 G20 TOURING LE VISION (FWD)
Based on the Volvo XC40 RECHARGE PURE ELECTRIC
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
48L - 51L
302 to 347 km
54L
373 to 394 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$33,940 - $48,340
$52,990 - $85,990
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CarExpert's Take
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Well-appointed, upmarket interior
- Reliable driver assist tech
- Comfortable, easy driving
Misses
- Underpowered G20 engine
- Rough ride on rural B-roads
- On the pricier end
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Just an electric Volvo XC40
- Solid base spec, Google tech
- Free servicing for five years
Misses
- Doesn't get Twin Motor's larger battery
- Additional weight can hurt urban ride
- Imminent rebadge and refresh
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The XC40 is available in the following colours:
- Black Stone solid
- Sage Green metallic (new)
- Fjord Blue metallic (new)
- Silver Dawn metallic (new)
- Bright Dusk metallic (new)
- Onyx Black metallic
- Crystal White pearl
- Fusion Red metallic
- Thunder Grey metallic
Metallic shades are a $1200 option on all petrol models, but are a no-cost option on electric models.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECT DIRECT INJ, DIRECT FUEL INJ | ELECTRIC, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2488 | 1969 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.0L | 0.0, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 114kW - 139kW | 145kW - 300kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4800 - 5400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 252Nm | 300Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1500 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 | 11.3 | |
