Dare to Compare 2022 Mazda CX-5 Model
COMPARE 2022 MAZDA CX-5
COMPARING HONDA, SUBARU, FORD, & JEEP MODELS TO THE MAZDA CX-5
MAZDA CX-5 WINS VS CR-V, FORESTER, ESCAPE, & COMPASS
HONDA CR-V
Performance & Capability
- Available Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers more impressive horsepower and torque than CR-V's Turbo:
- 256 hp (with premium fuel) vs. 190 hp
- 320 lb-ft (with premium fuel) vs. 179 lb-ft
- Standard Skyactiv®-G 2.5 engine delivers more torque than CR-V's Turbo (186 lb-ft for CX-5 vs. 179 lb-ft)
- "Isn't necessarily fun to drive" – Car and Driver
- i-Activ AWD® comes standard on CX-5, but only standard on CR-V's top-level trim
- CX-5 offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs., while CR-V can only tow up to 1,500 lbs
Styling & Craftsmanship
- Car and Driver praises CX-5's "beautifully sculpted bodywork," while The Car Connection calls CRV "so inoffensive as to be forgettable"
- CX-5's interior is a refined balance of form and function, but Motor1 calls CR-V's interior "functional, but a bit dull"
Human Centricity & Technology
- CX-5 comes standard with the intuitive 10.25-inch Mazda Connect™ display. Even at its top trim, CR-V only offers a 7-inch touchscreen display that Car and Driver calls "frustrating"
- CX-5 offers an Active Driving Display (Premium Plus). CR-V does not offer a head-up display
- CX-5 is available with comfort enhancing features like heated rear seats and front-seat ventilation (Premium Plus). CR-V offers no comparable features at any trim level
Convenience, Safety & Driver-Assist
- CX-5 offers advanced driver-assist features including Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Jam Assist and 360° View Monitor (Turbo Signature). CR-V offers no comparable features at any trim level
SUBARU FORESTER
Performance & Capability
- Available Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers more impressive horsepower and torque than Forester's 2.5L engine:
- 256 hp (with premium fuel) vs. 182 hp
- 320 lb-ft (with premium fuel) vs. 176 lb-ft
- Standard Skyactiv®-G 2.5 engine also delivers more horsepower/torque than Forester's 2.5L engine:
- 187 hp vs. 182 hp
- 186 lb-ft vs. 176 lb-ft
- "Lackluster engine performance" and "tepid acceleration" – Car and Driver
- CX-5 offers a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs. on all models, while Forester can only tow up to 1,500 lbs. on all models except for the adventure-focused Wilderness (3,000 lbs.)
Styling & Craftsmanship
- Car and Driver praises CX-5's "beautifully sculpted bodywork" but their review calls Forester "boxy" and "trucklike"
- CX-5 offers Nappa-leather trimmed seats (Turbo Signature). Even at its highest trims, The Car Connection notes that the "leather looks more sturdy than soft"
Human Centricity & Technology
- CX-5 comes standard with the intuitive 10.25-inch Mazda Connect™ display. Even at its top trim, Forester only offers an 8-inch touchscreen display
- CX-5 offers an Active Driving Display (Premium Plus). Forester does not offer a head-up display
- CX-5 is available with comfort enhancing features like front-seat ventilation (Premium Plus). Forester offers no comparable feature at any trim level
Convenience, Safety & Driver-Assist
- CX-5 boasts greater cargo volume and versatility than Forester (30.0 cu. ft. for CX-5 vs. 26.9 cu. Ft)
- CX-5 is available with a convenient 360° View Monitor (Turbo Signature) to help make parking easier. Forester offers no comparable feature at any trim level
FORD ESCAPE
Performance & Capability
- Available Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers more horsepower (256 hp with premium fuel) and torque (320 lb-ft with premium fuel) than both of Escape's engine options:
- 1.5L EcoBoost® – 181 hp and 190 lb-ft
- 2.0L EcoBoost® – 250 hp and 280 lb-ft
- Car and Driver calls Escape's 2.0L engine "somewhat grumbly and unrefined," and overall handling is "disappointing" according to Edmunds
- i-Activ AWD® comes standard on CX-5, but only standard on Escape's top-level trim
Styling & Craftsmanship
- Car and Driver praises CX-5's "beautifully sculpted bodywork," while noting in their review that Escape "lacks finesse of class leading compact SUVs"
- "Fish mouth-like front grille" – Edmunds on Escape design
- CX-5's interior is sophisticated and upscale. The Car Connection says that Escape's "somber cockpit wears a lot of low-rent plastic trim"
Human Centricity & Technology
- CX-5 comes standard with the intuitive 10.25-inch Mazda Connect™ display. At its base trim, Escape only offers a 4.2-inch touchscreen, and tops out at an 8- inch touchscreen at mid-level trims and above
- CX-5 offers a premium Bose® 10- speaker audio system (Premium). Escape's 6-speaker audio system is standard equipment on all trim levels — an additional package is required for a comparable 10- speaker audio system
- CX-5 offers a windshield-projected Active Driving Display (Premium Plus). Escape's pop-up head-up display is only available as an extra cost option
Convenience, Safety & Driver-Assist
- CX-5 offers advanced driver-assist features including Driver Attention Alert and 360° View Monitor (Signature). Escape offers no comparable features at any trim level
JEEP COMPASS
Performance & Capability
- Available Skyactiv®-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers more impressive horsepower and torque than Compass' 2.4L engine:
- 256 hp (with premium fuel) vs. 177 hp
- 320 lb-ft (with premium fuel) vs. 172 lb-ft
- Standard Skyactiv®-G 2.5 engine also delivers more horsepower/torque than Compass' 2.4L engine:
- 187 hp vs. 177 hp
- 186 lb-ft vs. 172 lb-ft
- i-Activ AWD® comes standard on CX-5, but only available on Compass until higher trims
- CX-5's available Mi-Drive offers a single, easy-to-use setting for all off-road terrain. Compass' SelecTerrain® system has multiple offroad modes that can be confusing
Styling & Craftsmanship
- Car and Driver praises CX-5's "beautifully sculpted bodywork," while their review of Compass calls its exterior "boxy"
Human Centricity & Technology
- CX-5 comes standard with the intuitive 10.25-inch Mazda Connect™ display. Even at its top trim, Compass offers a smaller 10.1-inch touchscreen display
- CX-5 offers an Active Driving Display (Premium Plus). Compass does not offer a head-up display CX-5's seats are supportive and designed to reduce driver fatigue. The Car Connection notes that Compass "could use comfier seats"
- CX-5 is available with comfort enhancing features like heated rear seats and front-seat ventilation (Premium Plus). Compass requires added packages for these features
Convenience, Safety & Driver-Assist
- CX-5 offers a convenient power liftgate (Preferred). Compass offers a power liftgate only with an added package
- CX-5 offers advanced driver-assist features including Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Jam Assist (Turbo Signature). Compass offers no comparable features at any trim level
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