GAC Aion V vs Mazda CX-30
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular SUVs compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 66
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 30 Oct 2026, price 5 Nov 2026
GAC Aion V
20 of 27 standard · no option data · 7 no dataFrom
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 150kW
- Energy use
- 17 kWh/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 427L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 66, but the Mazda CX-30 is $7,830 cheaper
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Mazda CX-30
15 of 27 standard · 1 optional · 8 not offered · 3 no dataFrom
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 114kW
- Economy
- 6.3 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 317L
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$42,590RRP
- no option data for this car
$34,760RRP
- cannot be matched: Keyless Entry, Wireless Phone Charging, Heated Front Seats and 2 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
GAC Aion V Premium
$42,590
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$46,180 drive-away in VIC, as published by GAC Australia
About $190 a week in repayments ($46,180 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Mazda CX-30 G20 Pure
$34,760
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 5 Nov 2026
$33,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Mazda Australia
About $134 a week in repayments ($33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Mazda CX-30 starts $7,830 lower on RRP.
The GAC Aion V currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Mazda CX-30 does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
Matching the GAC Aion V's standard equipment means adding extra-cost options to the Mazda CX-30, and one is priced only inside a package whose price the manufacturer doesn't publish, so the true gap is larger than the sticker difference suggests.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion VDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Mazda CX-30 a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 9 of 10 key systems on the GAC Aion V and 6 on the Mazda CX-30.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
GAC Aion V
None open on our record
Mazda CX-30
- REC-001591 · published 21 Mar 2021The boot's power liftgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position when the vehicle is parked facing uphill on a slope in high ambient temperature.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
75.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 180kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 180kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The GAC Aion V features a 14.6-inch touchscreen paired with a 8.9-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-30 gets a 8.8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The GAC Aion V stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and V2L — features our data doesn't list for the Mazda CX-30. The Mazda CX-30 counters with head-up display. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion V gets pvc upholstery while the Mazda CX-30 offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the GAC Aion V and 1-zone in the Mazda CX-30.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The GAC Aion V uses a Electric producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9 seconds.
The Mazda CX-30 responds with a Petrol making 114kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.
The GAC Aion V has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 114kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The GAC Aion V measures 4,605mm long on a 2,775mm wheelbase, 210mm longer than the Mazda CX-30 at 4,395mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 427L in the GAC Aion V and 317L in the Mazda CX-30, giving the GAC Aion V a 110L advantage.
0Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Mazda CX-30's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.6 m against 11.2 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.
Cost to own
At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the GAC Aion V costs about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Mazda CX-30 about $1,796 a year (6.3 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.
Warranty: 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V) and 5 years / Unlimited (Mazda CX-30).
Where each one leads
The GAC Aion V: more power (150kW against 114kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 317L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 5).
The Mazda CX-30: the lower starting price ($34,760 against $42,590).
The Verdict
GAC Aion V scores higher, 75 vs 66
The GAC Aion V scores 75 to the Mazda CX-30's 66 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (GAC Aion V ahead by 40 points), safety (GAC Aion V ahead by 31 points), value (GAC Aion V ahead by 7 points). Boot space with the seats up: 427L in the GAC Aion V, 317L in the Mazda CX-30. Warranty: 8 years on the GAC Aion V, 5 on the Mazda CX-30.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$134/wk(≈$581/mo)
Estimate on the Mazda CX-30 at $33,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the GAC Aion VDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, GAC Aion V and Mazda CX-30?
The Mazda CX-30 is the cheapest at $34,760 before on-road costs. That undercuts the GAC Aion V by $7,830.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
GAC Aion V holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Mazda CX-30, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The GAC Aion V has the largest boot at 427L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The Mazda CX-30 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,200kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The GAC Aion V has the longest warranty at 8 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The GAC Aion V makes the most power at 150kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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