2026 Mazda CX-5 vs 2026 Hyundai Venue
Overview | |
MSRP$29,990 | MSRP$20,550 |
Listings3721 | Listings1011 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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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. | |
2026 Hyundai Venue Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway33 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque113 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City29 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway33 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space33.7 cu ft | Cargo Space18.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3856 lbs | Curb Weight2612 lbs |
Height66.7 in | Height61.6 in |
Length184.6 in | Length159.1 in |
Width81.8 in | Width69.7 in |
Wheelbase110.8 in | Wheelbase99.2 in |
Maximum Payload1058 lbs | Maximum Payload1158 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $29,990 | $20,550 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.2 out of 10Read full review | |
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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 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Drive Train | AWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 33 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 1.6L 121 hp I4 |
Torque | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 113 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 121 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 29 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 33 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 33.7 cu ft | 18.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3856 lbs | 2612 lbs |
Height | 66.7 in | 61.6 in |
Length | 184.6 in | 159.1 in |
Width | 81.8 in | 69.7 in |
Wheelbase | 110.8 in | 99.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1058 lbs | 1158 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | |
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