If you're looking to spend less time at Sydney's petrol stations, you'll need to get an efficient vehicle. Mazda is offering some great small SUV options, like the Mazda CX-30 hybrid and all-electric MX-30. A closer look at the electric vs hybrid options in these SUVs reveals the biggest differences are between grade levels.

Top Picks for Sydney Drivers: The MX-30 Electric vs Hybrid CX-30

Grade Levels

The CX-30 is a small SUV with a large range of vehicle options within it. Mazda has made its hybrid system available with the new G2Oe Evolve and X20 Astina grade levels. The G2Oe Evolve offers highlights like advanced keyless entry and a 10-way electric-powered driver's seat with memory settings. The Astina takes things to a higher level, adding a sunroof and optional pure white leather.

The all-electric MX-30 comes with one top-tier grade level in the E35 Astina. Highlighted features include its fully electric powertrain and a power sliding and tilting glass sunroof.

The Powertrains

The CX-30 in the Evolve grade level is a four-wheel-drive vehicle with a 2.0-litre petrol hybrid system and an automatic transmission. The CX-30 Astina is an all-wheel drive vehicle with a 2.0-litre SPCCI Skyactiv mild hybrid engine. The system is paired with an automatic transmission and has an average combined fuel consumption rate of 6.0 litres per 100km.

The all-electric MX-30 has an electric energy consumption rate of 185 Wh/km. It has a maximum electric range of a combined 224 km. It takes approximately three hours to charge the E35 Astina. This is done using the standard Mode 2 charger that Mazda includes with the vehicle.

Entertainment

The hybrid Evolve comes standard with an 8.8-inch wide touchscreen display with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto capabilities. It includes satellite navigation as standard. This system comes with an eight-speaker sound system. The CX-30 Astina includes these features but upgrades the audio to a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system.

The all-electric Astina comes with the same entertainment system you'll find in the CX-30's Astina. There is an 8-8 inch touchscreen, 12-speaker premium Bose sound system, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. There is also standard satellite navigation.

Safety Assist Features

One of the really nice features Mazda has been adding to their cars that really stands out is the 360-view monitor. This is standard in all three of these models. Mazda's system shows the driver an exterior view all around the vehicle.

These SUVs also come with additional technology like a blind spot monitor and cruise and traffic support. Additionally, there is an emergency stop signal and an emergency brake assist.

Making a Choice Between the Mazda CX-30 Hybrid and MX-30 Electric

Deciding what works best for your life will be a personal decision. Other than how these choices impact your daily routines, though, all of Mazda's new fuel-efficient models are stellar choices. The CX-30 hybrid and MX-30 electric are both exciting SUVs with impressive technology and comfortable interiors. It's hard to imagine being disappointed with any choice here.