2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Hyundai Kona vs Mazda CX-30
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Kona starts $2,551 lower (MSRP $26,749 vs $29,300 for the CX-30).
- The Kona is fully electric; the CX-30 burns fuel.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Kona: 9.8/10 vs 6.1/10.
- The CX-30 has more power: up to 250 hp vs 201 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Kona and 0 for the CX-30.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $26,749 | $29,300 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 9.8/10 | 6.1/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Electric | Gasoline |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 2 | 8.7 |
| City | 1.8 | 9.6 |
| Highway | 2.3 | 7.5 |
| Electric range | 420 km | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | — | 204 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 201 hp | 250 hp |
| Seats | — | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD, FWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | Regular gasoline |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 10 | 6 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 3 | 0 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.