A subcompact crossover is the perfect first car. Models such as the 2024 Mazda CX-30 and the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek come with reliable powertrains, all-wheel drive systems, and comprehensive safety feature lists. The 2024 CX-30 also includes some luxury features, too. Since both models are made by well-known Japanese automakers, you can be assured of their reliability and ease of maintenance.
Let us help you choose a winner with this Mazda vs. Subaru match-up. We’ll pit the 2024 CX-30 against the 2024 Crosstrek in a three-pronged evaluation. We’ve chosen performance, interior, and safety as our three key metrics. So, you can skip the hard work and read through it to discover the right vehicle.
Or, you could swing by Mazda of Port Charlotte and get to know the 2024 CX-30. Our sales team will be on hand to explain trims and features. They’ll also help you evaluate financing choices for your new car.
The 2024 Mazda CX-30 and the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek are two-row vehicles. Since they are subcompact crossovers, they offer five seats. However, they are better suited for carrying four adults. The 2024 CX-30 also offers leather upholstery, with color choices such as terracotta, black, white, or red, depending on trim. A leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob are also available. The 2024 Crosstrek offers similar features but only on higher trim levels.. Both vehicles also offer power-adjustable driver seats and heated front seats.
Mazda then equipped the 2024 CX-30 with plenty of convenient features. All trims get a spacious glove box, a center console bin, and front door pockets. Higher trims come with a rear-center armrest and an overhead console-mounted sunglasses storage pocket. The 2024 Crosstrek doesn’t offer many of these features, but it has a similarly-sized trunk at 20 cubic feet. Both subcompact crossovers also include folding rear seats for when you need to carry more cargo.
The 2024 CX-30 also has dual-zone climate control and includes Mazda Connected Services. This enables you to use your smartphone to lock and unlock your 2024 CX-30 via a companion app. Furthermore, you can remotely start the engine to pre-heat or pre-cool the vehicle's interior. The 2024 Crosstrek doesn’t have a similar feature.
Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are standard for both subcompact crossovers. They also come with Bluetooth® for hands-free and audio streaming. Furthermore, the 2024 CX-30 has a Wi-Fi hotspot as standard. Buyers can also choose a full-color heads-up display, a wireless phone charger, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system upgrade.
The 2024 CX-30 range comes with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine in two states of tune. Lower trims get a naturally aspirated variant with 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. Turbo trims have a turbocharged version. The engine makes 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft on 93-octane premium gas. Using 87-octane regular gas reduces outputs to 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft.
Mazda’s i-ACTIV real-time all-wheel drive system is standard for the 2024 CX-30 range. The system also includes an off-road traction assist feature. All trims get a 6-speed automatic transmission, and some trims add gear shift paddles.
Subaru offers two engines for 2024 Crosstrek buyers to pick. Lower trims are equipped with a 152-horsepower 2.0-liter naturally aspirated 4-cylinder unit. Higher trims get an 182-horsepower 2.5-liter naturally aspirated unit. Regardless of the engine, Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT gearbox is standard. Some trims get paddle shifters, too. The 2024 Crosstrek comes with Subaru’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system as standard.
Every 2024 Mazda CX-30 gets automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and lane-departure warning. A forward collision warning system and a driver attention system are also included. Furthermore, all trims benefit from Mazda radar-guided cruise control with stop-go. Rear cross-traffic alerts and blind-spot monitoring are also included.
Buyers can choose an adaptive front lighting system plus traffic sign recognition for higher trims. The 2024 Crosstrek doesn’t have many of these features as standard.
Our results show that the 2024 Mazda CX-30 is notably ahead of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek in all three criteria. But don’t just take our word for it. Come to Mazda of Port Charlotte and get behind the wheel of a 2024 CX-30. Then, you’ll see how it’s a well-equipped subcompact crossover that’s capable and pleasing to drive. Once you’re convinced, we’ll help you start the process of getting a brand-new 2024 CX-30.
