Comparison - Mazda CX-30 Skyactiv-X Sport Lux 2020 - vs - Seat Arona FR 2022

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Make: 
Model: 
Average Price: 
£
30,795
Updated: 
14 Sep 2019
25,740
Updated: 
09 Mar 2023
Car Type: 
SUV
SUV
Drive Type: 
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Year: 
2020
2023
Total Seating: 
5
5
Transmission: 
6-speed Automatic
7-speed dual-clutch
Bluetooth: 
yes
yes
Heated seats: 
yes
-
Navigation: 
yes
yes
Doors: 
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity: 
13.40gals
Exterior Colors: 
Color: 
arctic white solid
#B3B3B3
snowflake white pearlescent
#F3F5F4
sonic silver metallic
#A7ACAF
deep crystal blue mica
#13223D
polymetal grey metallic
#48515E
jet black mica
#151517
machine grey metallic
#838486
soul red crystal metallic
#A51618
Color: 
Emocion red
#D83232
Saphire blue
#48699E
White
#E8E8E8
Magnetic grey
#707376
Desire Red
#940000
Midnight black
#5B5B5B
Urban silver
#AFB0B4

Electric

Top Speed: 
127mph

Expert Reviews

Expert reviews: 

Perhaps we need to stop calling these cars SUVs, because the new Mazda CX-30 is really just a Mazda 3 on stilts, and all the better for it.

Pros
Excellent dynamics
Interior fit and finish
Audio and infotainment system
Active safety features
Exterior and interior design, practical, makes more sense than a Mazda 3

Cons
Ride felt a tad firm (European spec)
Expected price premium over the Mazda 3
Infotainment housing a little old school
Fits four adults at best

By: 
caradvice.com.au

Slotting into the Mazda SUV lineup in the narrow space between the subcompact CX-3 and the compact CX-5 is the new—and curiously named—CX-30. Why isn't it called CX-4? We asked Mazda: It's kind of a long story. Regardless, we like the way it looks. Mazda's designers gave it a more severely forward-canted rear window and chunkier black-plastic body cladding to help differentiate the 2020 Mazda CX-30 from its other crossover siblings.The 2020 CX-30 shares much of its mechanicals and platform with the all-new Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback, so we expect it to have a 186-hp 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, a six-speed automatic transmission and either front- or all-wheel drive. It's possible that Mazda's new gasoline-powered compression-ignition engine—which the company calls Skyactiv-X—is likely to be available in the CX-30 at some point down the road.

By: 
caranddriver.com

Good car, the Mazda CX-30. Handles well, looks smart and has a lovely interior. But as is always the case with crossovers – the conventional car on which it’s based (in this case the Mazda3 hatchback) is the sensible buy.

Pros
Good-looking,
decent to drive,
lovely interior.

Cons
Cramped rear,
old-fashioned auto.

By: 
topgear.com

The Arona is perfectly ok, but Seat found it too easy to leap on the small-crossover bandwagon. They just faxed it in. Get a Leon instead.

Pros
Decent chassis,
good infotainment system and tech

Cons
Updated cabin still a little drab,
trim levels restrict your kit choices

By: 
topgear.com

Pros
Looks great
Well equipped across the range
Nice and easy to drive

Cons
Tight on space for rear passengers
Lags behind on boot space
Some cheap-feeling interior bits

By: 
carwow.co.uk

Fuel

Fuel Type: 
Regular Unleaded
Fuel Economy Info: 
mpg (l/100km)Low/Extra High/Combined-31.4 (9.0)/39.2 (7.2)/40.4 (7.0)
Engine type: 
Petrol/Gas

Engine and Performance

Valves: 
16
16
Cylinders: 
4
Inline
4
Inline
Engine Size/Displacement: 
2.00L
1.50L
Torque: 
165ft-lbs
at 3 000rpm
184ft-lbs
at 3 500rpm
Horsepower: 
177hp
at 6 000rpm
147hp
at 6 000rpm
Cam Type: 
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Turning Circle: 
17.30Feet
34.70Feet

Convenience

Cruise Control: 
yes
yes
Door Pockets: 
yes
yes
Cupholders: 
yes
yes
Overhead console: 
yes
yes
Seatback Storage: 
yes
-
Power Steering: 
yes
yes
Parking sensors: 
yes
yes
Steering Wheel Tilt: 
yes
yes
Telescopic steering wheel: 
yes
yes
Rear View Camera: 
yes
yes
Front view Camera: 
-
-
Side view Camera: 
-
-
On steering wheel: 
Audio, Bluetooth and cruise controls on steering wheel
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
More in Convenience: 
Mazda Radar Cruise Control (MRCC) (Automatic features Stop & Go function)
Interior Lighting: Front & rear with LED lighting
Engine start / stop button
Steering wheel-mounted audio and Bluetooth® controls
Steering wheel-mounted gearshift paddles
(Normal-Sport-Eco-Individual) Gear shifts mode

Exterior Dimensions

Length: 
173.00in
163.50in
Width: 
70.60in
70.00in
Height: 
60.60in
60.50in
Ground Clearance: 
7.00in
Front Track: 
61.60in
59.50in
Rear Track: 
61.60in
58.80in
Wheel Base: 
104.50in
101.00in

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room: 
38.00
Rear Head Room: 
38.30
Front Leg Room: 
41.60in
Rear leg room: 
36.20in
Front Shoulder Room: 
55.50in
Rear Shoulder room: 
53.50in

Weights and capacites

Cargo Capacity: 
14.90cu.ft
Maximum Towing Capacity un-break: 
1322lbs
1388lbs
Cargo Capacity with Seats in Place: 
49.30cu.ft
14.10cu.ft
Curb Weight: 
3430.00lbs
2795.00lbs

Instruments

External Temperature Display: 
yes
yes
Clock: 
yes
yes
Trip computer: 
yes
yes
Techometer: 
yes
yes
Compass: 
-
-
More Instruments: 
Glovebox with interior illumination
Roof mounted sunglasses holder
Colour 7-inch TFT display (provides speed, traffic signs and Mazda Radar Cruise Control information)
gearshift indicator
low fuel warning light,

Power Features

Power windows: 
yes
yes
Remote Keyless doors: 
yes
yes
More Power Features: 
Smart keyless entry: Allows opening and locking of the vehicle without removing the key from your pocket or bag
12v Electrical power outlet: Located in center console

Seats

Rear Seat Collapsible: 
yes
yes
Front Seats Features: 
Front passenger’s seat manual slide, recline and height adjustment
Driver’s seat, power tilt, slide, recline
height and lumbar adjustment with memory linked to Head-Up Display and driver side mirror
Heated with 3-stage setting
Stone Leather trim
Height-adjustable front seats
Front sport seats
Two front and three rear height-adjustable headrests
Rear Seats Features: 
Folding center armrest
Three height-adjustable head restraints
60:40 split fold down rear seats
Split folding rear seats (60/40)

Suspension

Front Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Independent McPherson type with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Rear Suspension: 
Stabilizer Bar
Semi-rigid rear axle with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorber
Suspension Info: 
Front Independent Suspension

Comfort

Interior air Filtration: 
yes
-
Climate Control: 
yes
yes
More Comfort Features: 
Dual zone climate-controlled air-conditioning with rear air vents
Electric windows: Front and rear, with one-touch auto down / up
Sun visors: Driver’s and front passenger’s with covered vanity mirror and driver’s ticket holder
Dual-zone climate control
Aircare filter
Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Entertainment

DVD player: 
-
-
AM/FM Radio: 
yes
yes
Satellite radio: 
yes
yes
Video monitor: 
-
-
More Entertainment: 
Integrated Bluetooth
hands-free calling
Audio transfer from Bluetooth® devices
8 speakers
single CD / MP3
8.8” TFT Colour centre display
2 USB Charging ports
Located between the driver and front passenger, the Multimedia Commander allows easy control of the advanced connectivity and infotainment system, with information displayed on the 8.8" colour centre screen, includes a separate volume control dial
8.25" colour touchscreen and proximity sensor
3D map display and voice control,
Full Link smartphone integration (Mirror Link, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Google Android Auto) with USB Type C cable for Apple and Android devices
6 speakers
8" digital cockpit

Exterior Features

Sunroof: 
yes
-
Rear defogger: 
yes
yes
More in Glass and Roof: 
Front, rain-sensing wipers with adjustable speed
Sunroof: Power tilt and slide
Rear lights:Signature LED rear combination lights with LED rear turn lights
Contrast roof
Dark tinted rear windows
Rear spoiler
Alloy Wheels: 
yes
yes
Wheel size: 
18"
17 in
Wheels more: 
Emergency repair tyre kit
Wheel Dimensions: 
Width: 
215.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
55
Diameter: 
R18
Width: 
225.00millimeters
Aspect Ratio: 
65
Diameter: 
R17

Safety Features

ABS: 
yes
yes
Front head airbags: 
yes
yes
Rear head airbags: 
yes
yes
Dual front side-mounted airbags: 
yes
-
Emergency braking assist: 
yes
yes
Traction control: 
yes
yes
Child seat anchors: 
yes
yes
Front brakes: 
ventilated discs
Ventilated front disc
Stability control: 
yes
yes
Rear brakes: 
Solid disc
Disk brakes in rear
Rear door child safety locks: 
yes
yes
Daytime running lights: 
yes
yes
Engine immobilizer: 
yes
-
Front fog lights: 
yes
yes
Dusk sensing headlamps: 
yes
-
Auto delay off headlamps: 
yes
yes
Front headrests: 
yes
yes
Rear headrests: 
yes
yes
Tire pressure monitoring: 
yes
yes
More Safety Features: 
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) with Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Driver Attention Alert (DAA)
e-Call with GPS: Provides a manual or automated message to the emergency services following an accident or sudden illness which includes the vehicles precise location within Europe.
Emergency Stop Signalling System
Emergency tyre repair kit
G-Vectoring Control Plus (GVC Plus): Provides better handling and a smoother ride. Aids in emergency avoidance manoeuvres and offers more control in various situations.
Hill Launch Assist (HLA)
Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA)
Lane-keep Assist System (LAS) with Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
Thatcham Accredited alarm and immobiliser
Seatbelts: Front, 3-point (ELR) x 2 with pre-tensioners • • • • • Rear, 3-point (ELR)
Seatbelt reminder audible warning: Driver, passenger and rear seats
Locking wheel bolts
Hill hold control
Tiredness recognition system
Protective side molding
Alarm (perimeter and interior monitoring) with back-up horn and tow-away protection