2022 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2022 Hyundai Kona vs. 2022 Kia Seltos: Which is Best for You?
May 13 2022,
The Mazda CX-30 is the hottest subcompact SUV in the segment. It cleverly balances performance, efficiency and practicality in a stylish package that your family will love. Thanks to the most available torque in its class and a refined interior assembled with the best textures and materials, the CX-30 outranks its rivals on many levels.
Here, we compare it with the 2022 Hyundai Kona and the 2022 Kia Seltos.
The 2022 Mazda CX-30 charges ahead with more performance
The Mazda CX-30 offers a great choice of engines under the hood. The base engine is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit that deploys 155 horsepower. This immediately outranks the Hyundai Kona’s base engine as well as the Kia Seltos’ base engine.
To manage this power, the CX-30 is equipped with a sport and efficient 6-speed automatic transmission. The Hyundai Kona and the Seltos use a less reliable and much less engaging continuously variable transmission.
Performance enthusiasts will be delighted to know that the CX-30 is also available with a turbocharged 2.5-litre powertrain that deploys 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. This easily eclipses the Kia Seltos’ top engine, which is limited at 175 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
The Kona has a very expensive N variant, but its engine only outputs 289 lb-ft of torque.
Because traction, grip and safety are also important, the CX-30 is offered with the i-Activ AWD system which reads the road ahead to provide better control. The Hyundai Kona and the Kia Seltos both have less competent AWD system, which makes the CX-30 a much safer choice.
The Mazda CX-30 provides more refinement and more space
Refinement is important, even in a subcompact SUV. The Kia Seltos and Hyundai Kona use run-of-the-mill materials to build basic interiors filed with hard plastics. The Mazda CX-30, on the other hand, features a cabin that can easily rival with luxury automakers. The CX-30 also has more cargo volume than the Hyundai Kona with 572 litres compared to 544 litres.
The 2022 Mazda CX-30 has more to offer than its rivals. Come see it today. You can also shop for your car online with us. Our representatives are waiting for your call and can answer all your questions.
