Head to head
2026 Honda HR-V vs Mazda CX-30
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda HR-V
Shown: 2026 HR-V AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Mazda CX-30
Shown: 2026 CX-30 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo, the median MPG trim of 2 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda HR-V AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Mazda CX-30 4WD Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | HR-V AWD | CX-30 4WD |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Turbo |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (S6) |
| Body | Small Station Wagons | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated | Turbocharged |
| Fuel $/yr | $2,200 | $2,400 |
| CO₂ | 328 g/mi | 353 g/mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda HR-V and the Mazda CX-30 both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.