The 2024 Mazda CX30 and the 2024 Hyundai Kona are great competitors in the crossover SUV segment, but both offer distinct characteristics to cater to their unique audience. Today, we'll look at the areas where each vehicle pulls ahead and falls behind in the competition so you can narrow down your "finding the perfect midsize SUV" search. We'll guide you through design, comfort, gas mileage, and safety features - but remember, one of the best ways to find your perfect SUV is to test-drive your top contenders.
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   Design
2024 Mazda CX30
The 2024 Mazda CX30 has emerged on the market as a standout subcompact sport utility vehicle with style and sophistication. Its modern and aerodynamic exterior design creates a constantly shifting S-curve along the doors to reflect a sense of movement-even when in park. With an endless array of features and models available, the Mazda CX30 caters to a diverse range of tastes and preferences. Rooted in the "Kodo: Soul of Motion" Japanese philosophy, Mazda's design ethos shines through in the CX30, presenting a compelling evolutionary aesthetic that seamlessly merges simplicity with contemporary energy. This dedication to aesthetic refinement ensures that the Mazda CX30 not only turns heads on the road but also provides a driving experience that is as exhilarating as it is refined.
2024 Hyundai Kona
The 2024 Hyundai Kona embodies an adventurous spirit with its bold exterior design. Though the Mazda CX30 may be more sophisticated in its styling, the Hyundai Kona appeals to buyers seeking practicality and versatility. At the front, the Kona features Hyundai's characteristic cascading grille with optional LED headlights. The sculpted hood and low bumper accentuate the Hyundai Kona's sporty persona. The Hyundai Kona is designed with prominent wheel arches featuring 17-inch alloy wheels and the option for a two-tone roof. Despite its compact dimensions, the Hyundai Kona's wider stance offers a dynamic and agile presence, particularly suited for navigating urban environments. However, with a slightly wider frame compared to the Mazda CX30, maneuvering tight parking spots or close turns may present a challenge for drivers who are more comfortable with more precise handling.
Comfort
2024 Mazda CX30
Comfort and versatility take center stage in the 2024 Mazda CX30, with plenty of room to fit up to five passengers. And, with 20.2 cubic feet of cargo space available when all rows are in use, the Mazda CX30 ensures ample room for luggage, groceries, or any other cargo needs. Mazda prioritizes passenger comfort by incorporating unique seating features and options like the 60/40 split with fold-down seats for flexible configurations to adapt to varying passenger and cargo requirements. For those seeking a more dynamic driving experience, Mazda's available sport seats provide enhanced support and stability. Additionally, the Mazda CX30 offers optional upgrades such as an eight-way power driver's seat and heated seats, further enhancing comfort and ensuring a comfortable journey for all occupants, no matter the distance.
2024 Hyundai Kona
Similar to the Mazda CX30, the 2024 Hyundai Kona is made with supportive and well-cushioned seats for up to five passengers. The front seats typically offer a range of adjustments, including lumbar support and height adjustment, allowing drivers to customize their seating position for optimal comfort. Rear seats also provide ample legroom and headroom for passengers to ensure comfort for all occupants. Though similar in size, the Hyundai Kona may offer a little more cargo space than the Mazda CX30, allowing for the transportation of additional equipment or luggage. Hyundai has also equipped the Kona with sound insulation materials and noise-reducing technologies to minimize road and wind noise to create a quiet and serene cabin environment.
  Performance
2024 Mazda CX30
The 2024 Mazda CX30 offers drivers a choice between two robust powertrain options, ensuring responsive performance tailored to individual preferences. The standard powertrain boasts a 2.5-liter engine, delivering 191 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, while an available turbocharged engine elevates output to an impressive 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque. Beneath the hood, the Mazda CX30 incorporates G-Vectoring Control Plus technology, revolutionizing handling dynamics by subtly adjusting weight distribution during maneuvers for enhanced stability and comfort on the road. Standard i-Activ AWD also provides exceptional traction and confidence in challenging road conditions, automatically redistributing power to all four wheels to tackle the rough Colorado mountain terrain with ease.
2024 Hyundai Kona
When it comes to horsepower and torque, the Hyundai Kona offers less power when compared to the Mazda CX30, particularly with its standard gasoline engines. The Hyundai Kona's available 190-hp turbocharged 1.6L GDI 4-cylinder engine does provide a respectable amount of power, though it may not match the output of the Mazda CX30's engines - including Mazda's powerful electric powertrain option. However, despite the lower horsepower and torque figures, the Hyundai Kona offers an available HTRAC All Wheel Drive system to enhance traction and cornering stability. The Hyundai Kona also offers several engine options, including a 147-hp 2.0L MPI 4-cylinder engine and its combined 28-31 estimated gas mileage ensures good fuel efficiency for both urban commuting and longer highway drives, appealing to drivers conscious of fuel economy.
Entertainment & Technology
2024 Mazda CX30
The 2024 Mazda CX 30 offers many advanced tech and connectivity features, including an 8.8-inch infotainment system with intuitive access to navigation, entertainment, and vehicle settings. With three different audio systems to choose from, including a six-speaker setup as standard, an available eight-speaker system, and a premium Bose 12-speaker audio system with Centerpoint, Mazda CX30 drivers can tailor their sound experience to their unique preferences. For added convenience, wireless phone charging is available, keeping devices powered up without the hassle of cords - and integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto enables easy access to smartphone apps, allowing drivers to stay connected, entertained, and informed while on the move.
2024 Hyundai Kona
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is equipped with a wide range of entertainment and technology features aimed at enhancing the comfort and convenience of drivers and passengers, including Wireless Apple CarPlay integration for smartphones, a touchscreen infotainment system, available heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, and available power-adjustable seats with memory settings for the driver. And now, Hyundai's new in-car payment system, Hyundai Pay, is a convenient way to pay for parking by accessing your stored credit card through KONA's 12.3-inch touchscreen. Drivers can use Hyundai Pay at affiliated parking lots and garages through Parkopedia and soon at EVA charging stations and gas stations as well.
Safety Features
2024 Mazda CX30
You deserve peace of mind when you get behind the wheel, and you'll have it in the 2024 Mazda CX30. It comes equipped with the latest in safety and driver assistance technology, including some of the following features:
- Lane departure warning system
- Driver attention alert
- Rear view monitor
- Blind spot monitoring
- Rear cross traffic alert
These cutting-edge safety features have earned the Mazda CX30 the 2023 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and a 5-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Mazda prioritizes the safety and well-being of drivers and passengers, making every journey a secure and confident one.
2024 Hyundai Kona
The Hyundai Kona also comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of Hyundai SmartSense advanced safety features aimed at providing drivers and passengers with peace of mind on the road. Some of the safety features found in the 2024 Hyundai Kona include:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Blind-Spot Collision Warning
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning
- Smart Cruise Control
Depending on the trim level and optional packages, additional advanced safety technologies may be available to further enhance protection and collision avoidance on the road.
  When comparing the 2024 Mazda CX30 and the 2024 Hyundai Kona, the Mazda CX30 comes out ahead when it comes to safety, style, and comfort. But ultimately, the choice between the Mazda CX30 and the Hyundai Kona depends on individual priorities and preferences - and the best way to determine the right SUV for you is to schedule a test drive at your local dealership. Click the button below to explore the 2024 Mazda CX30 models for sale in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at Bob Penkhus Mazda, and schedule your test drive today!
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Colorado Springs, CO 80905
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