Mazda CX-30 vs Toyota Corolla

Overview

Specification Mazda CX-30 Toyota Corolla
Brand Mazda Toyota
Model CX-30 Corolla
Year 2026 2026
Type — —
Body Style Subcompact Crossover SUV Compact Sedan

Pricing

Specification Mazda CX-30 Toyota Corolla
Current Price $24,500 – $25,000 $28,799 – $29,500
MSRP $25,000 $29,500
Dealer Price $24,000 $28,299

Engine & Performance

Specification Mazda CX-30 Toyota Corolla
Engine 2.5L Skyactiv-G 4-Cylinder (Naturally Aspirated or Turbo) 2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower 191 hp (Naturally Aspirated) / 250 hp (Turbo) 169 hp
Torque 186 lb-ft (Naturally Aspirated) / 320 lb-ft (Turbo) 151 lb-ft
0–60 mph approx. 7.6 sec (0-60 mph for NA) Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed 120 mph Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Economy

Specification Mazda CX-30 Toyota Corolla
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Mileage / MPG 26 mpg city / 33 mpg highway (Naturally Aspirated) 35 MPG combined
Range (EV) N/A N/A
Emissions Low Emission Vehicle Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery 12V standard automotive N/A
Charging N/A N/A

Ratings

Specification Mazda CX-30 Toyota Corolla
Expert Rating 4.6/10 4.6/10
Community Reviews 0 1680
Performance Score 8.8 8.0
Comfort Score 8.5 8.6
Safety Score 9.2 9.3
Fuel Economy Score 8.4 9.2
Technology Score 8.3 8.5
Value Score 9.0 9.1

Verdict

Specification Mazda CX-30 Toyota Corolla
Pros Upscale, near-luxury interior material quality; Engaging, athletic handling and steering feel; Standard i-Activ all-whee... Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons Tight rear seat legroom compared to some rivals; Noticeable plastic body cladding around wheel arches; Infotainment rota... Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...