2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Mazda CX-30 vs Subaru Crosstrek
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The CX-30 starts $1,295 lower (MSRP $29,300 vs $30,595 for the Crosstrek).
- The Crosstrek uses 2.2 L/100 km less combined (6.5 vs 8.7), about 440 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Higher Vehonix efficiency score for the Crosstrek: 7.3/10 vs 6.1/10.
- The CX-30 has more power: up to 250 hp vs 194 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 CX-30 and 2 for the Crosstrek.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | | SubaruSubaru Crosstrek |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $29,300 | $30,595 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 8.7 | 6.5 |
| City | 9.6 | 6.5 |
| Highway | 7.5 | 6.5 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 204 | 153 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 250 hp | 194 hp |
| Seats | 5 | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | Regular gasoline | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 6 | 5 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 2 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.