Mazda MX-30 PHEV vs Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Mazda MX-30 PHEV

Crossover · Electric · AWD

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Crossover · Gasoline

Car A

Mazda MX-30 PHEV

A city-focused plug-in with AWD, the Mazda MX-30 PHEV delivers efficient-for-its-class running and everyday usability at a good value in its segment. Just note the modest acceleration and missing safety/reliability data.

5 seatsCrossoverElectric1.5 L/100kmAWDElectric

Car B

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

The Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring balances strong safety and reliability with city-friendly efficiency at a price that offers good value in its segment. Its compact practicality favors everyday urban use over cargo-heavy or high-performance needs.

5 seatsCrossoverGasoline5-star safety150 hp

Why compared different powertrainsame body typesame brandsame seats

Usage fit

Family 37 / 65

City 72 / 67

Budget / value 53 / 70

Road trip 29 / 36

Performance 29 / 26

Cargo 27 / 21

Practical 42 / 50

Premium 16 / 16

Winter 22 / 28

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mazda MX-30 PHEV · Orange = Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mazda MX-30 PHEV Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mazda MX-30 PHEV

Very low official combined consumption (1.5) if you charge regularly
AWD adds traction for varied road conditions
Practical 5-seat layout with a 366 L trunk for daily tasks
Priced at 33,900, it’s good value in its segment
Modest performance (0–100 km/h in 9.7 s, 145 hp) if you want quick acceleration
Safety and reliability ratings are not provided in the data
Needs consistent charging to realize its efficiency advantage
Electric-only range and battery details aren’t specified here

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

5-star safety rating
Reliability score of 85
Efficient for its class (6.8 combined)
Well-suited to city driving and compact-family use
Small 264-liter trunk limits cargo-heavy trips
Modest power (150 hp) and 8.5 s 0–100 mean average acceleration
Not aimed at premium seekers
198 top speed favors steady cruising over thrills

Verdict

Pick Mazda MX-30 PHEV if…

Best fuel economy

Mazda MX-30 PHEV uses 1.5 L/100km vs 6.8 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring if…

More power

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring puts out 150 hp vs 145 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Mazda MX-30 PHEV

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Verdict

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