2024 Dodge Hornet vs. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Review

Picture of the 2024 Dodge Hornet

2024 Dodge
Hornet

MSRP*: $31,400 to $46,400
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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MPG - City 21 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 27 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 58.1 ft3
Engine
  • 268-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 288-hp, 1.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 268 - 288 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 178.0 in 180.1 in
Exterior Width 82.0 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Info not available 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.

Comparison Review

Convenience
The Mazda CX-5 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Dodge Hornet, making it more convenient to drive.

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). The Dodge Hornet is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-5.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Hornet is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Dodge Hornet takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-5.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Dodge Hornet will do just as well as the Mazda CX-5, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Hornet greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-5.

Powertrain
The Dodge Hornet has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-5, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Dodge Hornet and the Mazda CX-5.