Audi Q3 vs Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
MSRP$43,700 | MSRP$29,990 |
Listings1007 | Listings4570 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.2 out of 10 |
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Reviews Summary | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City22 | MPG City |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 255 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque273 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 5250 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City |
MPG Highway29 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space29.0 cu ft | Cargo Space33.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3935 lbs | Curb Weight3856 lbs |
Height64.1 in | Height66.7 in |
Length178.4 in | Length184.6 in |
Width82.2 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase105.6 in | Wheelbase110.8 in |
Maximum Payload970 lbs | Maximum Payload1058 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity1500 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $43,700 | $29,990 |
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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 | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5250 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 255 hp I4 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 273 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 5250 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 29.0 cu ft | 33.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3935 lbs | 3856 lbs |
Height | 64.1 in | 66.7 in |
Length | 178.4 in | 184.6 in |
Width | 82.2 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 105.6 in | 110.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 970 lbs | 1058 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 1500 lbs | 1500 lbs |
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