Mazda cx 30 vs audi q3

Mazda cx 30 vs audi q3

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Mazda cx 30 vs audi q3
Mazda cx 30 vs audi q3
Mazda cx 30 vs audi q3

Real height1 5.05 ft 2

1 5.2 ft Real height1
 + 1.77 in

1 + 0.63 in

+ 3.5 in 1 14.71 ft Real length

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Side ViewAudi Q3 (F3) SUV 2018 vs. Mazda CX-30 (DM) SUV 2019


Technical specs | Audi Q3 (F3) SUV 2018 is 3.5 in longer and 1.77 in higher compared to Mazda CX-30 (DM) SUV 2019. It has 0.6 in more ground clearance and offers 9% more cargo space.4,5

1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down

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Looking to see how the Mazda CX-30 stacks up to the Audi Q3? We have you covered! Check out how the Mazda CX-30 compares to the Audi Q3 in terms of power, tech, comfort, and interior features. Whether you're looking to the Mazda CX-30 as a family vehicle or a personal commuter, drivers will be hard-pressed to find a more versatile compact SUV option.

Mazda CX-30 Overview

The Mazda CX-30 slots in as a tech-savvy, versatile SUV that manages ample power, tech, and comfort. In its base configuration, drivers can look forward to an impressive array of features, including a host of driver assistance technology, a handful of tech features, and a variety of comfort ones. Under the hood of the new Mazda CX-30 is one of two engines: a 2.5-liter inline-4 or a 2.5-liter turbocharged inline-4. The standard engine is the non-turbocharged variant, which makes 186 horsepower and 186 pound-feet of torque. Jumping to the turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-4 engine ensures robust power to the tune of 227 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque. Washington, DC drivers can look forward to standard front-wheel drive and available all-wheel drive. All engines work with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Interior Features

Baltimore and Pasadena, MD drivers can look forward to a modern selection of interior features. The base trim of the Mazda CX-30 includes an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment display, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, an HD radio, and an 8-speaker audio system. As far as comfort goes, the Mazda CX-30 includes cloth-trimmed seats and climate control. Standard driver assistance features include lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control. Notable available features include a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, leather-trimmed seats, and a 260-degree view monitoring camera system. Check out our full comparison page for more details on the Mazda CX-30 vs the Audi Q3.

The Mazda CX-30 is the latest Mazda lineup, and shoppers can find this compact crossover for sale at Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis. The CX-30's star continues to rise, thanks to all its interior comfort, smooth performance, and great technology. Like most new Mazda models, this SUV offers lots of great technology and premium luxury for considerably less than competing luxury SUVs like the Audi Q3. We compared these two crossovers, and we want to give you a taste of our findings.

Shoppers will find the 2021 Mazda CX-30 for sale or lease at Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis, conveniently located less than a 15-minute drive outside of Pasadena, MD.

Where Does the Mazda CX-30 Come Out on Top?

  • Performance: While the superior standard performance of the Audi Q3 offers lots of power, it is the only option available for this SUV and runs solely on premium unleaded fuel. The CX-30 comes available with two different engines and, while its available turbo powertrain can run on premium fuel for increased performance, this is an option and not the standard.
  • Features: Through the Mazda Connected Services app on your smartphone, the CX-30 has a remote engine and remote climate control capabilities, ensuring a warmed-up car when you leave for work on a winter morning in Washington DC. Features like this and power-adjustable side mirrors with memory settings do not come available on the Audi Q3.
  • Safety: Thanks to i-ACTIVSENSE®, you will find more driver-assist safety features keeping you safe on the streets in Laurel, MD, including the Driver Attention Alert system. As of now, this feature does not have a comparable app on the Q3.
  • Interior: With the CX-30, you enjoy more standard features and more interior space for passengers than you would on the Q3, all for a lower starting price. The CX-30 has a higher passenger volume, more cargo space behind the front and back seats, and standard memory settings for the available power-adjustable front seats.

Test Drive the Mazda CX-30 Today

We encourage you to check out our full comparison of the CX-30 to the Q3 so you can decide which of these luxury SUVs is right for you. If the Mazda CX-30 sounds like your type of crossover, then come test drive one here at Fitzgerald Mazda of Annapolis. You will find us less than a 30-mile drive outside of Baltimore, MD. We look forward to meeting you!

What is the Mazda CX

The affordable Subaru Crosstrek, the luxurious Volvo XC40, and the upscale Hyundai Tucson are three of the Mazda CX-30's fiercest crossover competitors.

What car does the Audi Q3 compare to?

The Audi Q3 most often competes with the GLA Class from Mercedes and X1 from BMW. The Audi Q3 most often competes with the GLA Class from Mercedes and X1 from BMW. The X1 is our pick to drive, but the GLA has more room and better manners in its second generation.

Is Mazda better than BMW?

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports' December 2019 Auto Issue reports that Mazda vehicles are more reliable than BMW vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Mazda second in reliability. BMW is ranked 17th.

Is the Mazda CX

Its curvaceous exterior design and near-premium cabin give the CX-30 an upscale appearance that almost puts it in contention with subcompact luxury crossovers such as the Audi Q3 and the BMW X1, but its pricing is more aligned with mainstream subcompact SUVs such as the Hyundai Kona and the Volkswagen Taos.