2024 Ford
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 21 - 25 MPG | 22 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 26 - 29 MPG | 27 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 | 58.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 181 - 250 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 - 2,200 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 172.7 in | 180.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 74.3 in | 72.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
The Ford Bronco Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-5, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Ford Bronco Sport as you will with the Mazda CX-5, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Ford Bronco Sport will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-5.
Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
The Ford Bronco Sport is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-5, which may make it easier to park.
Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-5, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Ford Bronco Sport will do just as well as the Mazda CX-5, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The Ford Bronco Sport has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-5.
Powertrain
With similar torque, the Ford Bronco Sport and the Mazda CX-5 are about even in transmitting their respective horsepower to the wheels.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Mazda CX-5.
The Ford Bronco Sport has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-5.