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Kia Niro vs Mazda CX-30 Comparison

Kia Niro

Mazda CX-30

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2025 Kia

Niro

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2025 Mazda

CX-30

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How they stack...

CarExpert Rating

CarExpert Rating

Good

Read the 2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

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Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

CarExpert Rating

Very Good

Read the 2025 Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP AWD review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

Based on the Kia Niro EV GT-LINE GREY C PILLAR

Based on the Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP VISION (AWD)

Best suitable for...

Driving the family

City driving

Fuel Efficiency

42L

168 km

48L - 51L

302 to 347 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year
warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$45,000 - $72,360

$33,940 - $48,460

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CarExpert's Take

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Unintimidating to drive
V2L capability
Smartly packaged

Misses

Interior a sea of gloss black plastic
Up against some tough competition
No surround-view camera

William Stopford

News Editor

William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:

Hits

Upscale interior
Good handling
Generally slick technology

Misses

High fuel consumption
Sporty ride at odds with so-so powertrain
Not the most spacious small SUV

Reviews

2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

2024 Kia Niro EV GT-Line review

The Kia Niro is a comfortable and cute crossover, but at over $70,000 it's up against some tough competition.

William Stopford

2025 Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP AWD review

2025 Mazda CX-30 G25 GT SP AWD review

The Mazda CX-30 GT SP AWD has a luxurious cabin and a sporty feel, but it's not the pick of the range... or the small SUV segment.

William Stopford

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Specs

Type
PETROL DIRECT INJECTION		PETROL DIRECT INJECTION
Size (cc)
1580		1998 - 2488
Size (L)
1.6L		2.5L, 2.0L
Cylinders
4		4
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		16
Power
104kW - 150kW		114kW - 139kW
Power RPM
5700 - 6000		6000
Torque
255Nm - 265Nm		200Nm - 252Nm
Torque RPM
4000		4000
Bore Stroke
-		-
Compression Ratio
-		-

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