Car A
Mazda CX-30 Preferred
The Mazda CX-30 Preferred balances safety, usable space, and everyday performance for growing families. It’s a sensible pick if you want reliability and value without chasing premium frills.
Mazda CX-30 Preferred
Crossover · Gasoline
vs
Honda CR-V Sport
Crossover · Gasoline
Car B
Honda CR-V Sport
The Honda CR-V Sport is a five-seat model that emphasizes reliability and safety while providing a roomy 1072 L cargo area. With balanced 190 hp performance and 7.8 L/100 km efficiency at a competitive price, it suits growing families and cargo-heavy routines.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match
Usage fit
Family
74
/
86
City
52
/
52
Budget / value
66
/
66
Road trip
54
/
63
Performance
28
/
27
Cargo
39
/
67
Practical
54
/
64
Premium
23
/
24
Winter
34
/
34
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mazda CX-30 Preferred · Orange = Honda CR-V Sport
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mazda CX-30 Preferred
Honda CR-V Sport
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
Mazda CX-30 Preferred
- 5-star safety rating
- Good value in its segment
- 572-liter trunk suits family trips
- Solid reliability score (80)
- Gasoline-only; no hybrid or EV option
- Not aimed at performance driving (0–100 in 8.5 s)
- Combined consumption of 8.5 may not suit efficiency-first buyers
- Seats 5 only; no third row
Honda CR-V Sport
- Roomy 1072 L cargo area suits growing families and cargo-heavy errands.
- Five seats with a family-minded focus on reliability and safety.
- 7.8 L/100 km combined consumption is efficient for its class, easing commute costs.
- 190 hp and 8.5 s 0-100 km/h enable confident merging and passing.
- Not aimed at premium shoppers; focuses more on function than luxury.
- Performance driving is not its mission; enthusiasts may want sport-tuned rivals.
- Limited to five seats—no third row for larger families.
- Those seeking the absolute lowest purchase price may find cheaper alternatives.
Verdict
Pick Mazda CX-30 Preferred if…
Lower entry price
Mazda CX-30 Preferred starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Honda CR-V Sport if…
More power
Honda CR-V Sport puts out 190 hp vs 186 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.