2020 Honda HR-V vs 2021 Mazda CX-30: Interested in Versatility?

Why do people buy an SUV? Usually, it’s because they want to enjoy a higher driving position and ample cargo space. They also want to be able to enjoy a more confident and stable drive in winter and on slippery roads. If you buy a small SUV like the 2020 Honda HR-V or the Mazda CX-30, it's because you want all of these elements in a vehicle that is not too big and still easy to drive and park in the city.

They also want to enjoy versatility without compromising on fuel consumption. At this level, the 2020 Honda HR-V and 2021 Mazda CX-30 give you all of that, but the HR-V is more spacious, more comfortable and more economical.

Much more space in the 2020 Honda HR-V

The 2020 Honda HR-V offers a lot more space than the Mazda CX-30 and as a whole is much more versatile. It offers 688 liters of cargo space with all seats in place and 1,665 liters with the rear seat lowered. The Mazda CX-30 offers only 572 liters with all the seats in place and 1,280 liters with the rear seat down. That's a difference of almost 400 liters of cargo space, which will make a big difference when you want a spacious SUV. In addition, the 2020 Honda HR-V offers the Magic Seat backseat which offers plenty of configuration options to carry items of all sizes. In other words, the versatility of the Honda HR-V is well ahead of that of the Mazda CX-30.

Under the hood, the 2020 Honda HR-V gets a four-cylinder engine that delivers 141 horsepower. The CX-30's engine is a bit more powerful with 155 horsepower, but the difference in acceleration and passing is minimal. However, there is a good difference in fuel consumption, as the 2020 Honda HR-V with all-wheel drive consumes 8.8 liters per 100 kilometers in the city on average compared to 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers for the Mazda CX-30. The Honda HR-V is also more economical on the highway.

Come find out why the 2020 Honda HR-V is so popular at Portland Street Honda!