Mazda CX-30 Vs. Subaru Crosstrek: Specs, Size, & More
If you're shopping for your next small SUV and find yourself choosing between the Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek, you're closing in on next-level comfort, convenience, and style. The Subaru Crosstrek offers a spacious interior, but the Mazda CX-30 keeps it competitive with a maneuverable chassis that keeps your passengers cozy while also providing plenty of room to carry groceries. Additionally, the Mazda SUV provides a more satisfying drive, better tech options, and superb safety – all factors that make it one of the most popular vehicles in our McGee Mazda Claremont showroom.
Check out some highlights that show off how the well-stocked Subaru Crosstrek is left in the dust. Then, visit us for a tour and test drive!
Mazda CX-30 Vs. Subaru Crosstrek Summary
- The Mazda CX-30 SUV's standard engine outperforms both Subaru Crosstrek offerings – and the Mazda option has an upgrade available!
- Despite the Mazda CX-30 being the smaller (and more nimble) vehicle, it offers competitive legroom, headroom, and trunk space specs.
- The interior design of the Mazda CX-30 outclasses the Subaru Crosstrek thanks to evolutionary, modern design principles and early access to leatherette or leather seating.
- Between the Mazda vehicle's more advanced standard features and state-of-the-art available options, the Subaru Crosstrek is left in the dust regarding convenience and safety.
- Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek reviews from the IIHS and RepairPal give the Mazda SUV a notable edge in safety and reliability.
2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek Specs
The Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek both come standard with all-wheel-drive, providing surefooted confidence and control for wintry Claremont conditions. However, the Mazda CX-30 is more satisfying to drive. Mazda's signature SKYACTIV-VEHICLE DYNAMICS with G-Vectoring Control delivers balanced and agile handling that the Crosstrek can't equal.
Additionally, the Mazda CX-30 SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 engine provides more propulsion with 191 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. The base 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine of the Crosstrek falls behind, producing 152 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque. The Crosstrek offers an 182-horsepower 2.5-liter engine upgrade, which still can't match the Mazda CX-30's standard powertrain.
If you're seeking something more invigorating for your Claremont commute, the new Mazda CX-30 for sale offers a SKYACTIV®-G 2.5 Turbo engine. Using 93-octane fuel, this potent powertrain puts out 250 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque.
Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek Size, Interior & Features
A Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek size comparison tilts in the Mazda SUV's favor. At 173 inches, the Mazda CX-30 is three inches shorter than the 2025 Subaru Crosstrek, keeping your vehicle more maneuverable without sacrificing interior spaciousness. With comparable legroom but slightly more trunk space, the Mazda CX-30 gives you the easier-to-handle drive that makes navigating busy urban areas stress-free.
The 2025 Mazda CX-30 and 2025 Subaru Crosstrek both have interior space, but what about style? While both models have clean and modern interior layouts, the Mazda CX-30 interior is something you have to see to believe. Attractive design details, available premium materials, and Mazda's meticulous craftsmanship combine to create a class-above cabin experience at a mainstream price.
The purposeful craftsmanship is only part of the formula. The Mazda CX-30 offers several amenities that aren't available in the Crosstrek lineup, including a power liftgate, driver memory settings, and a 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system – the Harman Kardon® option in the Crosstrek only has 10 speakers.
2025 Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek Technology
The Mazda CX-30 and Subaru Crosstrek both include several advanced driver aids. However, the Mazda CX-30's base trim is more comprehensively equipped. No matter your selected configuration, you'll enjoy the enhanced confidence and convenience of Mazda i-ACTIVSENSE® technologies like:
- Mazda Smart Brake Support (forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking)
- Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Lane Departure Warning with Lane-Keep Assist
- Automatic High Beam Control
- Driver Attention Alert
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
The Crosstrek comes standard with EyeSight Driver Assist, a suite that includes the basics like Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Departure Warning. However, Blind-Spot Detection and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert are available features, requiring you either purchase an upgrade to a trim like the Premium level or upgrade to the expensive Wilderness level.
The Mazda CX-30 also offers a few available driver aids you won't find in any Crosstrek configuration. Examples include a 360-Degree View Monitor, Traffic Sign Recognition, and an Adaptive Front Lighting System.
| Model | Mazda CX-30 | Subaru Crosstrek |
| Engine | - 2.5L 4-cyl - 2.5L turbo 4-cyl | - 2.0L 4-cyl - 2.5L 4-cyl |
| Best Horsepower | 250 | 182 |
| Best Torque | 320 lb-ft | 178 lb-ft |
| Best EPA-Est. MPG (City / Hwy / Cmb) | 26 / 33 / 291 | 27 / 34 / 292 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto CVT | - CVT - 8-speed auto CVT |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 173 in | 176.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.9 - 71.7 in |
| Height | 61.7 in | 62.8 - 63.6 in |
| Legroom (Front / Rear) | 41.7 / 36.3 in | 42.9 / 36.5 in |
| Headroom (Front / Rear) | - 38.1 / 38.3 in - 37.8 / 38.3 in (Moonroof) | - 39 / 38 in - 38.7 / 38 in (Moonroof) |
| Cargo Volume (Trunk) | 20.2 cu ft | 19.9 - 20 cu ft |
| Standard Feature Highlights | - Android Auto™ and Apple Carplay® integration - Blind Spot Monitoring w/ Rear Cross Traffic - Mazda Radar Cruise Control - 8.8-in center display | - Android Auto™ and Apple Carplay® Integration - EyeSight Driver Assist Technology - Rear View Camera - 7.0-inch displays |
| Available Feature Highlights | - Bose® 12-speaker premium audio system - Wireless phone charger - Heated steering wheel - 360° View Monitor | - Harman Kardon® 10-speaker system - Wireless phone charger - Power moonroof - Blind Spot Detection |
Test-Drive the 2025 Mazda CX-30 in Claremont
Reach out to McGee Mazda Claremont for more information about the Mazda CX-30, its available configuration options, special financing opportunities, and how you can reserve one to suit your needs and lifestyle. If you'd like to explore the refined accommodations, satisfying performance, and variety of interior or exterior colors, we invite you to visit our Mazda dealership in Claremont, NH, for a test drive.
It will be our pleasure to help you find Mazda CX-30 lease deals or finance opportunities that match your busy lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mazda CX-30 safer than the Subaru Crosstrek?
The IIHS considers the Mazda CX-30 a safer car than the Subaru Crosstrek: they awarded the 2025 Mazda CX-30 their Top Safety Pick+ rating,3 the highest possible score. Comparatively, while the most recent model year has no rating yet, they gave the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek the Top Safety Pick rating,4 which is not as good as the Top Safety Pick+.
Is the Mazda CX-30 more reliable than the Subaru Crosstrek?
The Mazda CX-30 vs. Subaru Crosstrek reliability comparison is quite close, though some get more reliable driving out of the Mazda CX-30 than the Subaru Crosstrek. RepairPal.com ranked the Mazda brand's overall reliability with a score of 4.0 out of 5.0,5 and the Subaru brand with a score of 3.5 out of 5.0.6
Which vehicle has better fuel efficiency, the Mazda CX-30 or Subaru Crosstrek?
Despite the massive amount of extra power offered by the Mazda CX-30's standard and available engines, the Subaru Crosstrek only keeps up in fuel economy. Both vehicles have a maximum EPA-estimated rating of 29 MPG (Combined).1, 2 However, you will feel a real-world difference in strength; the Mazda CX-30 puts out up to 250 horsepower, while the Crosstrek can only produce 182 horsepower.
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1EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results will vary.
2EPA fuel economy estimates. Actual mileage will vary with driving conditions and your vehicle's condition.
3Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this award, https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Mazda/cx-30-4-door-suv/2025
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