2025 MAZDA CX-30 vs. 2025 Honda HR-V

If you want the utility of an SUV and the driving dynamics of a sedan, the 2025 Mazda CX-30 and the 2025 Honda HR-V come through on both fronts. Both vehicles are five-passenger SUVs that have spacious cabins and smooth handling, but the Mazda model offers more than its competitor. The team at Middletown Mazda compares the two in key categories.

Powertrain

The Mazda CX-30 is available with two engines, both of which are more powerful than the single powerplant in the Honda HR-V. A naturally aspirated 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine powers non-Turbo Mazda CX-30 models, producing 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. Turbo models upgrade to a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine for motivation. With premium fuel, this engine delivers 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque.

A 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine moves the Honda HR-V. The Honda SUV’s smaller engine generates 158 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque, making it more sluggish to reach highway speeds than the Mazda model.

Front-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission are standard for the Honda HR-V, with all-wheel drive offered only as an upgrade. Meanwhile, the i-ACTIV AWD® system is standard across the Mazda CX-30 lineup. The Mazda SUV’s traditional six-speed automatic transmission provides a more engaging connection between the vehicle and its operator.

Standard Equipment

Not only does the Mazda CX-30 offer more power, engagement, and sure-footedness than the Honda HR-V, it also has more standard features. Power-folding mirrors and a blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert are standard for the Mazda SUV. Similar power-folding mirrors are absent from the Honda SUV’s features list. To have a blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert, you’ll have to bypass the Honda SUV’s base trim in favor of a more expensive model.

New Mazda SUVs are well known for their tech features. An 8.8-inch infotainment display is standard for the Mazda CX-30, while the Honda HR-V has a tinier 7-inch touchscreen. The Mazda SUV’s stereo has six speakers, with the Honda HR-V having just four speakers.

Choose the 2026 MAZDA CX-30 in Middletown, NY

We encourage you to visit our Middletown, NY, Mazda dealership to test-drive the 2026 Mazda CX-30 and experience the difference firsthand. Once you’re won over, our team can help you bring it home with personalized Mazda financing options.