Car comparison

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-XvsMazda CX-3 2.0i

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mazda CX-30

2.0 Skyactiv-X

180 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2019-2021
VS

Mazda CX-3

2.0i

150 hp1998 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedSUV2015-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X

  • Fastest top speed
    204 km/h
    127 mph
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    224 Nm
    165 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    118 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    981 km
    609 mi
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    42/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    81/100

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,235 kg
    2,723 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    121 hp/t
    91 kW/t
    8.2 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-XMazdaCX-32.0i
Power
180hp134kW
150hp112kW
Torque
224Nm165lb-ft
204Nm150lb-ft
Curb weight
1,491kg3,287lb
1,235kg2,723lb
Gross weight
1,965kg4,332lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
To 99% top speed
79.2s99% target: 202 km/h / 125 mph
Calculated
75.0s99% target: 198 km/h / 123 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.7s
0-200 km/h
66.2s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
121hp/t90kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
121hp/t91kW/t55hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
150Nm/t101lb-ft/ton
Calculated
165Nm/t111lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
981km609mi
Calculated
688km427mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,395mm173in
4,275mm168in
Width
1,795mm71in
1,765mm69in
Height
1,540mm61in
1,535mm60in
Wheelbase
2,655mm105in
2,570mm101in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,523mm60in
Rear track
1,565mm62in
1,521mm60in
Ground clearance
175mm7in
155mm6in
Trunk volume
430L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,406L
1,260L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
51L
44L
CO2 emissions
118g/km
150g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-XMazda CX-3 2.0iPowerTorque
  • Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X: Power / Torque
  • Mazda CX-3 2.0i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X6,000 rpm3,000 rpm6,250 rpm
MazdaCX-32.0i6,000 rpm2,800 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-XMazdaCX-32.0i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
66.2 s
-
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
140 km/h
87 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
180 hp
134 kW
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X has 30 hp more than Mazda CX-3 2.0i.

The biggest power difference is between Mazda CX-3 2.0i and Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
224 Nm
165 lb-ft
MazdaCX-32.0i
204 Nm
150 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
1,491 kg
3,287 lb
MazdaCX-32.0i
1,235 kg
2,723 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
204 km/h
127 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
200 km/h
124 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X8.8 s
MazdaCX-32.0i8.7 s

Although Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X has more power, Mazda CX-3 2.0i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mazda CX-3 2.0i and Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X and Mazda CX-3 2.0i: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
981 km
609 mi
MazdaCX-32.0i
688 km
427 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
180 hp
134 kW
8.8 s
204 km/h
127 mph
MazdaCX-32.0i
150 hp
112 kW
8.7 s
200 km/h
124 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,395 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.8 s
MazdaCX-32.0i
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.7 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-X
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
MazdaCX-32.0i
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMazdaCX-302.0 Skyactiv-XMazdaCX-32.0i
Power
180 hp
134 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
224 Nm
165 lb-ft
204 Nm
150 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.7 s
Top speed
204 km/h
127 mph
200 km/h
124 mph
Lightness
1,491 kg
3,287 lb
1,235 kg
2,723 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,395 mm
173.0 in
Height
1,540 mm
60.6 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,275 mm
168.3 in
Height
1,535 mm
60.4 in
Range score
981 km
609 mi
688 km
427 mi
CO2 score
118 g/km
150 g/km
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
121 hp/t
90 kW/t
8.3 kg/hp
121 hp/t
91 kW/t
8.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-XMazda CX-3 2.0i
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Mazda CX-30 2.0 Skyactiv-X

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 293 km (182 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 32 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mazda CX-3 2.0i

  • Is 256 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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