Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-30

The Honda HR-V starts from $32,900 before on-road costs, while the Mazda CX-30 opens at $29,990. That makes the Mazda CX-30 the more affordable entry point by $2,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $36,190 and $32,989 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

Both the Honda HR-V and Mazda CX-30 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Honda HR-V and 99% for the Mazda CX-30.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 3 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the Honda HR-V and 6 in the Mazda CX-30.

The Honda HR-V features a 9-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Mazda CX-30 gets a 8.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda HR-V stands out with ambient lighting that you will not find on the Mazda CX-30. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda HR-V uses a Petrol producing 96kW and 172Nm of torque, sent through a cvt to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.2 seconds.

The Mazda CX-30 responds with a Petrol making 114kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.9 seconds.

The Mazda CX-30 has the clear power advantage at 114kW vs 96kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda HR-V is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda HR-V measures 4,345mm long on a 2,610mm wheelbase, 50mm shorter than the Mazda CX-30 at 4,395mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-30 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 339L in the Honda HR-V and 350L in the Mazda CX-30, giving the Mazda CX-30 a 11L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-30 leads with a 1,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,539/year for the Honda HR-V and $1,710/year for the Mazda CX-30. That is a $171 annual difference in favour of the Honda HR-V.

Estimated annual total: $1,539 (Honda HR-V) vs $1,710 (Mazda CX-30). The Honda HR-V saves you roughly $171 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda HR-V) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-30). Both match on warranty length. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda HR-V)—.