Kona starts $1,901 lower. Kona wins efficiency by 0.1 L/100 km. Kona gives you 144 L more cargo room. Kona reaches 4 core tracked features at the top trim. The highlighted cells below show the winner, and the edge column tells you by how much.
Interactive trim explorer
Each row is a feature. Tap to see the unlock detail.
Full spec sheet
Every row scored head-to-head. The winner cell is highlighted.
$26,749
Essential FWD
$28,650
GX
$29,939
5 tracked trims
$28,650
5 tracked trims
| Metric | Hyundai Kona | Mazda CX-30 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Entry priceLower wins | $26,749 Essential FWD | $28,650 GX | $1,901 lower |
Average trim priceLower wins | $29,939 5 tracked trims | $28,650 5 tracked trims | $1,289 lower |
Best efficiencyLower wins | 8.1 L/100 km Essential FWD | 8.2 L/100 km GX | 0.1 L/100 km lower |
Cargo roomHigher wins | 1,411 L Best published cargo figure | 1,267 L Best published cargo figure | 144 L more |
Tow ratingHigher wins | — Not published | — Not published | No data |
Mid-trim valueHigher wins | 3 features Preferred FWD at $29,249 | 1 feature GS KURO at $28,650 | +2 features |
Premium ceilingHigher wins | 4 features Preferred AWD with Trend Package at $33,699 | 1 feature GX at $28,650 | +3 features |
Safety and warranty still deserve a final check: Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 5 yr / 100,000 km for Hyundai Kona, versus Top Safety Pick+ · NHTSA 5 and 3 yr / 0 km for Mazda CX-30.
Equipment differences
Extra equipment beyond the core table. Each row shows the earliest trim on either side that gets you there.
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
$29,249
Preferred FWD
Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine
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Doesn’t reach it
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
$33,699
Preferred AWD with Trend Package
Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide
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Doesn’t reach it
Driver Assist
High-use visibility and lane-support hardware that often moves buyers up the ladder.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Mazda CX-30 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Adaptive cruise controlExpanded Only Kona reaches adaptive cruise control. | $29,249 Preferred FWD Hyundai features: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection; 18" alloy wheels; Heated steering wheel; Adaptive Cruise Control w/ traffic stop & go; Available All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with multilink rear suspension; 2.0L MPI DOHC 4-cylinder engine | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Comfort & Cabin
Roof, audio, and interior-upgrade cues that tell you where the premium story really starts.
| Equipment | Hyundai Kona | Mazda CX-30 | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
Moonroof / sunroofExpanded Only Kona reaches moonroof / sunroof. | $33,699 Preferred AWD with Trend Package Wide-type sunroof, power tilt-and-slide | — Doesn’t reach it | Left only |
Reasons to pick Hyundai Kona
Switch between the entry, efficiency, and premium picks to see how both ladders compare on the same shelf.
Essential FWD
GX
| Side | Trim | MSRP | Efficiency | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Kona | Essential FWD | $26,749 | 8.1 L/100 km | 3 |
| Mazda CX-30 | GX | $28,650 | 8.2 L/100 km | 1 |