Mazda CX-5 alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Mazda CX-5, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

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Alternative models

These models are frequently compared with the Mazda CX-5 and are good next research steps.

from $28,700

Toyota Camry

Price : 28,700 - 36,400 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 208 - 232 HP
FuelEconomy City : 44 - 53 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 43 - 53 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2,024 - 2,025
Torque : 163 lb-ft
Model : Camry
Modell : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Trim Level : LE (Natl), SE (Natl), XLE (Natl), XSE (Natl), LE AWD (Natl), SE AWD (Natl), XLE AWD (Natl), XSE AWD (Natl), Hybrid LE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE CVT (Natl), Hybrid SE Nightshade CVT (Natl), Hybrid XLE CVT (Natl), Hybrid XSE CVT (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,450 - 3,682 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13 - 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.1 cu. ft.
Length : 192.1 - 193.5 in.
Width : 72.4 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Toyota

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very slightly cheaper
only slightly more power
substantially more efficient
marginally lighter

from $43,800

Toyota Crown Signia

Price : 43,800 - 48,200 $
Body Type : SUV
Engine Type : Hybrid
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel
Power HP : 240 HP
FuelEconomy City : 39 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 178 lb-ft
Model : Crown Signia
Modell : XLE AWD (Natl), Limited AWD (Natl)
Trim Level : XLE AWD (Natl), Limited AWD (Natl)
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 4,210 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 14.5 gal
Length : 194.1 in.
Width : 74 in.
Height : 64 in.
Brand : Toyota

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Quick data check: Toyota Crown Signia

considerably cheaper
a bit lighter
very slightly more power
visibly more efficient

from $32,000

Volkswagen Golf GTI

Price : 32,000 - 40,800 $
Body Type : Hatchback
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Manual, Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 241 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 24 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 34 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2024
Torque : 273 lb-ft
Model : Golf GTI
Modell : 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG
Trim Level : 2.0T 380 S Manual, 2.0T S DSG, 2.0T 380 SE Manual, 2.0T SE DSG, 2.0T 380 Autobahn Manual, 2.0T Autobahn DSG
Engine Displacement : 2 L
Curb weight : 3,137 - 3,188 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Length : 168.8 in.
Width : 70.4 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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Quick data check: Volkswagen Golf GTI

moderately cheaper
barely more efficient
marginally more power
slightly lighter

from $27,000

Ford Maverick

Price : 27,000 - 40,800 $
Body Type : SuperCrew
Engine Type : Gasoline,
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : All Wheel, Front Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 250 HP
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 155 - 280 lb-ft
Model : Maverick
Modell : XLT AWD SuperCrew, LARIAT AWD SuperCrew, Lobo High AWD SuperCrew, Tremor AWD SuperCrew, XL AWD SuperCrew, XL FWD SuperCrew, XLT FWD SuperCrew
Trim Level : XLT AWD SuperCrew, LARIAT AWD SuperCrew, Lobo High AWD SuperCrew, Tremor AWD SuperCrew, XL AWD SuperCrew, XL FWD SuperCrew, XLT FWD SuperCrew
Engine Displacement : 2 - 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,685 - 3,892 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.8 - 16.5 gal
Length : 199.7 - 200.7 in.
Width : 72.6 in.
Height : 68 - 69 in.
Brand : Ford

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Quick data check: Ford Maverick

marginally lighter
only slightly cheaper
only slightly more power

from $27,200

Kia K5

Price : 27,200 - 34,700 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel, All Wheel
Power HP : 191 - 290 HP
FuelEconomy City : 23 - 26 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 33 - 37 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 181 - 311 lb-ft
Model : K5
Modell : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Trim Level : LXS Auto FWD, GT-Line Auto FWD, EX Auto FWD, GT DCT FWD, GT-Line Auto AWD
Engine Displacement : 2.5 L
Curb weight : 3,230 - 3,596 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 15.8 gal
Trunk Volume : 15.6 cu. ft.
Length : 193.1 in.
Width : 73.2 in.
Height : 56 in.
Brand : Kia

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Quick data check: Kia K5

barely cheaper
markedly more power
slightly lighter

from $22,000

Volkswagen Jetta

Price : 22,000 - 29,000 $
Body Type : Sedan
Engine Type : Gasoline
Transmission : Automatic
Drive Type : Front Wheel
Power HP : 158 HP
FuelEconomy City : 29 - 30 mpg
FuelEconomy Hwy : 40 - 41 MPG
Seats : 5
Model Year : 2025
Torque : 184 lb-ft
Model : Jetta
Modell : SE Auto, SEL Auto, S Auto, Sport Auto
Trim Level : SE Auto, SEL Auto, S Auto, Sport Auto
Engine Displacement : 1.5 L
Curb weight : 3,012 - 3,071 lbs
Fuel tank capacity : 13.2 gal
Trunk Volume : 14.1 cu. ft.
Length : 186.5 in.
Width : 70.8 in.
Height : 57 in.
Brand : Volkswagen

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Quick data check: Volkswagen Jetta

noticeably more power
visibly cheaper
a bit more efficient
noticeably lighter

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