Compare the2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6VS 2023 Mazda MX-30

In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Ioniq 6 are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The MX-30 doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

The Ioniq 6 has all-wheel drive to maximize traction under poor conditions, especially in ice and snow. The MX-30 doesn’t offer all-wheel drive.

Both the Ioniq 6 and the MX-30 have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available around view monitors.

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned an “Acceptable” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The MX-30 has not yet been evaluated by the IIHS for 2024.

The Ioniq 6 comes with a full 5-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes 24-hour roadside assistance. The MX-30’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires 2 years or 24,000 miles sooner.

Hyundai’s powertrain warranty covers the Ioniq 6 5 years and 40,000 miles longer than Mazda covers the MX-30. Any repair needed on the engine, transmission, axles, joints or driveshafts is fully covered for 10 years or 100,000 miles. Coverage on the MX-30 ends after only 5 years or 60,000 miles.

The Ioniq 6’s corrosion warranty is 2 years longer than the MX-30’s (7 vs. 5 years).

Hyundai pays for scheduled maintenance on the Ioniq 6 for 3 years and 36,000 miles. Hyundai will pay for tire rotations, cabin filter replacement, brake fluid replacement, inspections, and any other required maintenance. Mazda doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the MX-30.

There are over 55 percent more Hyundai dealers than there are Mazda dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Ioniq 6’s warranty.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2023 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are better in initial quality than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai above average in initial quality. With 15 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is rated below average.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2022 survey of the owners of three-year-old vehicles provides the statistics that show that Hyundai vehicles are more reliable than Mazda vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Hyundai third in reliability, above the industry average. With 31 more problems per 100 vehicles, Mazda is ranked 12th.

The Ioniq 6 Standard Range’s standard electric motor produces 6 more horsepower (149 vs. 143) and 58 lbs.-ft. more torque (258 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor. The Ioniq 6 Long Range’s optional electric motor produces 82 more horsepower (225 vs. 143) and 58 lbs.-ft. more torque (258 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor. The Ioniq 6’s optional electric motors produces 177 more horsepower (320 vs. 143) and 246 lbs.-ft. more torque (446 vs. 200) than the MX-30’s electric motor.

As tested in Car and Driver the Hyundai Ioniq 6 is faster than the Mazda MX-30:

On the EPA test cycle the Ioniq 6 gets better mileage than the MX-30:

The Ioniq 6 can travel longer on a full charge than the MX-30 on a full charge:

For better traction, the Ioniq 6 has larger standard tires than the MX-30 (225/55R18 vs. 215/55R18). The Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the MX-30 (245/40R20 vs. 215/55R18).

The Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the MX-30’s 55 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited has standard 20-inch wheels. The MX-30’s largest wheels are only 18-inches.

The Ioniq 6 has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The MX-30 doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For superior ride and handling, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Mazda MX-30 has a rear torsion beam axle, with a semi-independent rear suspension.

The Ioniq 6 has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Ioniq 6 flat and controlled during cornering. The MX-30’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

The Ioniq 6 has variable-assist power steering, for low-effort parking, better control at highway speeds and during hard cornering, and a better feel of the road. The MX-30 doesn’t offer variable-assist power steering.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Ioniq 6’s wheelbase is 11.7 inches longer than on the MX-30 (116.1 inches vs. 104.4 inches).

For better handling and stability, the average track (width between the wheels) on the Ioniq 6 is 2.8 inches wider in the front and 3.1 inches wider in the rear than the track on the MX-30.

The Ioniq 6 has 13.2 cubic feet more passenger volume than the MX-30 (103 vs. 89.8).

The Ioniq 6 has 1.7 inches more front headroom, 3.8 inches more front legroom, .5 inches more front hip room, 2.4 inches more front shoulder room, 4.6 inches more rear legroom, 2.6 inches more rear hip room and 4.6 inches more rear shoulder room than the MX-30.

To make loading and unloading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the Ioniq 6’s power trunk can be opened just by waiting momentarily behind the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The Ioniq 6’s power trunk can also be opened or closed by pressing a button. The MX-30 doesn’t offer a power or hands-free opening liftgate.

The Ioniq 6 uses gas struts to support the hood for easier service access. The MX-30 uses a prop rod to support its heavy hood. It takes two hands to open the hood and set the prop rod, the prop rod gets in the way during maintenance and service, and the prop rod could be knocked out, causing the heavy hood to fall on the person maintaining or servicing the car.

The power windows standard on both the Ioniq 6 and the MX-30 have locks to prevent small children from operating them. When the lock on the Ioniq 6 is engaged the driver can still operate all of the windows, for instance to close one opened by a child. The MX-30 prevents the driver from operating the other windows just as it does the other passengers.

On a hot day the Ioniq 6’s driver can lower all the windows from a distance using the keyless remote. The driver of the MX-30 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Standard air-conditioned seats in the Ioniq 6 Limited keep the driver and front passenger comfortable and take the sting out of hot seats in Summer. The MX-30 doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats.

The Ioniq 6’s standard dual zone air conditioning allows the driver and front passenger to choose two completely different temperatures so people with different temperature preferences won’t have to compromise. This makes both the driver and front passenger as comfortable as possible. The MX-30 doesn’t offer dual zone air conditioning.

Both the Ioniq 6 and the MX-30 offer rear vents. For greater rear passenger comfort, the Ioniq 6 has standard rear air conditioning vents to keep rear occupants cool in summer or warm in winter. The MX-30 doesn’t offer rear air conditioning vents, only heat vents.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 SEL/Limited has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The MX-30 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.

The Ioniq 6 Limited’s Parking Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. Remote Parking Assist will park and retrieve your car remotely: press a button and watch it park itself. This is ideal for tight locations. The MX-30 doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

Consumer Reports® recommends the Hyundai Ioniq 6, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Hyundai Ioniq outsold the Mazda MX-30 by almost 130 to one during 2023.