Mazda CX-30 vs Toyota Yaris Cross

The Mazda CX-30 starts from $29,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris Cross opens at $31,790. That makes the Mazda CX-30 the more affordable entry point by $1,800.

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 $32,989 and $34,969 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,565 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Mazda CX-30 features a 8.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Mazda CX-30 stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Mazda CX-30 uses a Petrol producing 114kW and 200Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.9 seconds.

The Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 141Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Mazda CX-30 has the clear power advantage at 114kW vs 85kW. In the real-world sprint, the Toyota Yaris Cross is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Mazda CX-30 measures 4,395mm long on a 2,655mm wheelbase, 215mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mazda CX-30 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 317L in the Mazda CX-30 and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 73L advantage.

For towing, the Mazda CX-30 leads with a 1,200kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 800kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,796/year for the Mazda CX-30 and $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $713 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Estimated annual total: $1,796 (Mazda CX-30) vs $1,083 (Toyota Yaris Cross). The Toyota Yaris Cross saves you roughly $713 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Mazda CX-30) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross). Both match on warranty length.