2022 Mazda CX-30 vs. 2022 Hyundai Kona vs. 2022 Kia Seltos: The Best Subcompact SUV
May 09 2022,
The Mazda CX-30 offers the best balance between performance, efficiency and practicality in a stylish subcompact SUV that surpasses the competition. Thanks to the most available torque in its class and a refined interior that can compete with the luxury segment, the CX-30 charges ahead in 2022 with great style.
Here, we compare it with the 2022 Hyundai Kona and the 2022 Kia Seltos.
More performance under the hood of the 2022 Mazda CX-30.
Performance is one of the pillars of the Mazda brand. That’s why the CX-30 uses only on the best under the hood. The base engine is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit that deploys 155 horsepower. That is more horsepower than the Hyundai Kona’s base engine as well as the Kia Seltos’ base engine.
It pairs with a sporty 6-speed automatic transmission which puts the CX-30 in a different category in terms of sportiness. The Hyundai Kona and the Seltos downgrade to a less engaging continuously variable transmission.
The CX-30 is also available with a turbocharged 2.5-litre unit that deploys 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. This is much more engaging than the Kona’s top engine, which only outputs 289 lb-ft of torque in the very expensive Kona N variant. The Kia Seltos is also way behind, with a top engine limited at 175 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque.
With the Mazda CX-30, you also get the i-Activ AWD system which reads the road ahead to provide the best grip and the best handling, whatever the road you find yourself on. The AWD system available in the Kona and the one available in the Seltos are both much less competent, giving the CX-30 the upper hand when it comes to handling.
More refinement and technologies inside the 2022 Mazda CX-30
While the Hyundai Kona and the Kia Seltos display basic interiors filled with budget materials, hard plastics and limited style, the CX-30 is inspired with the best the automotive industry has to offer in terms of refinement. The CX-30 also has more technologies to keep you and your family entertained on the road. 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.
