When you want to spruce up your rides around Norwood and Dedham, MA, a compact SUV is the perfect choice. With tons of power under the hood, a sleek and spacious design, and top-notch technology, you’ll have all you need.
Plus, at Ira Mazda, we’re happy to get you behind the wheel of your favorite models. With so many amazing models on the market, the choice is tough. To help drivers of Foxborough and Stoughton, MA, we put together this Mazda CX-30 vs. Nissan Kicks comparison.
Read on to find the crossover of your dreams.
From rush hour commutes to late-night cruising on the highway, you’ll want a vehicle that can keep up with you and your lifestyle. Both the Mazda CX-30 and Nissan Kicks have a lot to offer. With the Mazda CX-3, for instance, you’ll have a standard Skyactiv®-G 2.5L 4-cylinder engine.
On the other hand, the Nissan Kicks provides a standard 1.6L 4-cylinder engine. With these standard engines, this is how the Mazda and Nissan stack up:
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MAZDA CX-30 |
Vs |
Nissan Kicks |
|
2.5L 4-Cylinder |
Engine |
1.6L 4-Cylinder |
|
186 hp |
Horsepower |
122 hp |
|
186 lb-ft |
Torque |
114 lb-ft |
With the standard engines, the Mazda CX-30 overpowers the Nissan Kicks with more than 180 horsepower. However, it doesn’t stop there. The Mazda also has an available Skyactiv®-G 2.5L turbocharged engine, which puts out up to 250 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque.
The Nissan Kicks sports the same standard engine across all trims, falling behind in power.
High-tech features can make or break any car ride. If you want to blast your music on the way to work or get directions to the latest vacation spot, you’ll want to pick an SUV that has all the features you want.
The Mazda CX-30 could be the one with the standard 8.8-inch display, which is mounted in the center. Using this screen, you can easily play your music using the standard 8-speaker audio system. Of course, you can also upgrade to the available 12-speaker Bose® sound system.
Both the Mazda and Nissan SUVs come with:
However, the Nissan comes with a standard 7-inch screen, which can be upgraded to the NissanConnect® 8-inch touchscreen display. Both available screens are slightly smaller than the Mazda counterpart. As for speakers, you’ll have to make do with the standard six-speaker system. While a Bose® audio system is available, it only upgrades you to eight speakers.
When you get a crossover SUV, you get the best of both worlds. You’ll still have the compact look of a sedan, but with the spacious cabin of an SUV. What more could you want?
Let’s take a look at how these interiors stack up:
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|
MAZDA CX-30 |
Nissan Kicks |
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Rear Legroom |
36.3 inches |
33.5 inches |
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Front Hip Room |
54.6 inches |
50.9 inches |
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Rear Hip Room |
53.2 inches |
49.1 inches |
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Front Shoulder Room |
55.6 inches |
53 inches |
When you’re driving with passengers in the rear row, they’ll thank you for choosing the Mazda CX-30. Not only will they have more than 4 inches of extra hip room in the back of the Mazda compared to the Nissan, but they’ll also have more room to stretch their legs.
Now that you’ve read our 2022 Mazda CX-30 vs Nissan Kicks comparison, it’s time for you to make a decision. While both vehicles have a lot of amazing features, you’ll find all you need and more in the Mazda CX-30.
Drivers of Dedham and Norwood, MA, contact us today to schedule a test drive. We’re happy to help you get behind the wheel and explore Foxborough and Stoughton, MA. See you soon at Ira Mazda!
