2020 Mazda CX-30 vs 2021 Kia Seltos: Better Performance for the CX-30
May 25 2020,
The small sport utility vehicle segment is growing and consumers have more choice than ever. The two most recent models to enter the segment are the 2020 Mazda CX-30 and the 2021 Kia Seltos. But before getting into the comparison, let us mention that even if the Seltos is a 2021 model year and the CX-30 is a 2020 model, they are both available right now and it is only a question of manufacturing logistics if the two models do not have the same year. Now, let's take a look at the specs of the Mazda CX-30 and the Kia Seltos.
More powerful engines in the 2020 CX-30 than the 2020 Seltos
The Mazda CX-30 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with SKYACTIV technology which develops 155 horsepower and 150 lb-ft of torque, a few more horsepower than the Kia Seltos which has 146 horsepower out of the gate. If you opt for the more powerful engine in the CX-30, you will enjoy a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that develops 186 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque. This engine is the most powerful in its segment and you can feel it on the road. The CX-30 delivers frank and dynamic accelerations in addition to offering immediate passing. The second engine in the 2020 Kia Seltos develops 175 horsepower.
Despite the power difference, the Mazda CX-30 and the Kia Seltos have the same fuel consumption. That said, in the most powerful engine available in the CX-30, the cylinder deactivation technology allows you to get better fuel savings when you don't need all the power of the engine.
The Mazda CX-30 is not only more affordable than the 2021 Kia Seltos, it also offers more equipment for less. The CX-30 is offered starting at $ 23,950 while the Seltos is around $ 1,000 more. That said, the GS model offers features like the heated steering wheel at just $ 26,650. If you want a heated steering wheel in the Seltos, you have to pay close to $ 30,000. The same could be said of active safety technologies or functions like the sunroof.
In the end, the 2020 Mazda CX-30 offers more equipment for less and more powerful engines that are just as economical. Come learn more today at Chambly Mazda!
