In order to find the fastest small SUV for less than $30k, we have to venture outside this list, where we will see the Mazda CX-5 2.5 S, which is the cheapest version of Mazda's RAV4 rivaling SUV, and ...

Stepping up to the sportier Audi S5 equips a 3.0-liter turbocharged V-6 engine developing 362 hp. Like the regular A5, the S5 makes use of a dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.