Mazda CX-5 Sport vs Mazda MX-30 EV

Mazda CX-5 Sport

Crossover · Gasoline

Mazda MX-30 EV

Crossover · Electric · AWD

Car A

Mazda CX-5 Sport

The Mazda CX-5 Sport balances efficiency, safety, and usable cargo space at a competitive price, making it a practical pick for growing families. Performance is adequate rather than thrilling, and it’s gasoline-only.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety165 hp

Car B

Mazda MX-30 EV

The Mazda MX-30 EV suits compact-family and city use with AWD confidence, a 5-star safety rating, and practicality at a price that’s good value in its segment. Modest power and speed make it better for everyday driving than performance.

5 seatsCrossoverElectric5-star safetyAWDElectric

Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seats

Usage fit

Family 85 / 57

City 53 / 52

Budget / value 66 / 33

Road trip 63 / 44

Performance 27 / 24

Cargo 61 / 27

Practical 62 / 27

Premium 23 / 24

Winter 34 / 34

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mazda CX-5 Sport · Orange = Mazda MX-30 EV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mazda CX-5 Sport Mazda MX-30 EV

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Pros & cons

Mazda CX-5 Sport

5-star safety rating for family peace of mind
Efficient for its class with 7.5 combined consumption
Spacious 960 L cargo area supports road trips and errands
Good value in its segment at a 26,750 price point
Gasoline-only powertrain with no hybrid option
165 hp and 8.5 s 0–100 won’t satisfy performance-focused drivers
Seats five only—no third row for larger families
Reliability score of 78 may not sway buyers seeking the very highest ratings

Mazda MX-30 EV

5-star safety rating adds confidence for family use
AWD traction for varied road conditions
Practical 366 L trunk and five-seat layout
Good value in its segment at 33,900
0–100 in 9.7 s won’t suit performance-minded drivers
Top speed of 140 may feel limiting on fast highways
145 hp can feel modest when fully loaded
No published efficiency or reliability figures here

Verdict

Pick Mazda CX-5 Sport if…

Lower entry price

Mazda CX-5 Sport starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.

Pick Mazda MX-30 EV if…

All-wheel drive

Mazda MX-30 EV's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Mazda CX-5 Sport

Mazda MX-30 EV

Verdict

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