2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 30 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 58.1 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 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 187 - 227 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.1 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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

Comfort
The Mazda CX-5 offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-50. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-5 as you will with the Mazda CX-50, 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 Mazda CX-5 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-50.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-50, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Mazda CX-5 is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-50, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-50, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Mazda CX-5 will do just as well as the Mazda CX-50, since they have about the same towing capacity. In terms of horsepower, it's a virtual tie between the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
With similar torque, the Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-50 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 Mazda CX-5 and the Mazda CX-50. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mazda CX-5 as you will in the Mazda CX-50.