2024 Dodge Hornet vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 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-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 21 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 56.3 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 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 178.0 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 82.0 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Info not available Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Info not available 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

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-50, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Dodge Hornet, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Dodge Hornet will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-50.

Dimensions
Since the Dodge Hornet is much wider than the Mazda CX-50, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. The Dodge Hornet is slightly shorter than the Mazda CX-50, which may make it easier to park.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Dodge Hornet will do just as well as the Mazda CX-50, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Dodge Hornet greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
The Dodge Hornet has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-50, 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-50.