2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 vs 2026 Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
MSRP$42,600 | MSRP$29,990 |
Listings7 | Listings4205 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 Reviews Summary | |
2026 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryMazda's compact SUV gets its first full redesign in nearly a decade, and the results are a mixed bag. The 2026 CX-5 is longer, wider, more spacious, and more technologically advanced than its predecessor, with a striking new exterior, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, and Google built-in as standard. But the carried-over 187-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission feel like relics from a different era, especially when every key competitor now offers a hybrid option with significantly more power and better fuel economy. Verdict: The 2026 CX-5 is one of the best-looking and best-equipped compact crossovers you can buy, but its sluggish and thirsty powertrain and odd interior quibbles hold it back from greatness. Buyers who prioritize style, interior quality, and value will love it; those who want efficiency or performance should wait for the hybrid in 2027. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine168 hp Electric | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity63 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City131 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway100 | MPG Highway30 |
Battery Charge Time (120V)54 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)5.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name168 hp Electric | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (120V)54 hours | Battery Charge Time (120V) |
Battery Charge Time (240V)5.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity63 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City131 | MPG City24 |
MPG Highway100 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space26.3 cu ft | Cargo Space33.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight4144 lbs | Curb Weight3856 lbs |
Height63.0 in | Height66.7 in |
Length183.3 in | Length184.6 in |
Width74.4 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase118.1 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload1081 lbs | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $42,600 | $29,990 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Mazda's compact SUV gets its first full redesign in nearly a decade, and the results are a mixed bag. The 2026 CX-5 is longer, wider, more spacious, and more technologically advanced than its predecessor, with a striking new exterior, standard all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, and Google built-in as standard. But the carried-over 187-horsepower engine and six-speed automatic transmission feel like relics from a different era, especially when every key competitor now offers a hybrid option with significantly more power and better fuel economy. Verdict: The 2026 CX-5 is one of the best-looking and best-equipped compact crossovers you can buy, but its sluggish and thirsty powertrain and odd interior quibbles hold it back from greatness. Buyers who prioritize style, interior quality, and value will love it; those who want efficiency or performance should wait for the hybrid in 2027. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 168 hp Electric | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | |
MPG City | 131 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 100 | 30 |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 54 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 5.7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 168 hp Electric | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (120V) | 54 hours | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 5.7 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 63 kWh | |
MPG City | 131 | 24 |
MPG Highway | 100 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 26.3 cu ft | 33.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4144 lbs | 3856 lbs |
Height | 63.0 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 183.3 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 74.4 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 1081 lbs | 1058 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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