2019 Ford Explorer vs 2019 Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
MSRP$32,365 | MSRP$24,350 |
Listings496 | Listings161 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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2019 Ford Explorer Reviews Summary | |
2019 Mazda CX-5 Reviews SummaryIn a segment dominated by some pretty intimidating competitors like the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the Subaru Forester, the Mazda CX-5 has been slowly winning over consumers year after year with good looks and a best-in-class driving experience. But rather than resting on its laurels, Mazda has updated the CX-5 just one year into its second generation, improving handling with an updated version of its G-Vectoring Control system, increasing connectivity with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and boosting power with a turbocharged engine for two new top-tier trims—the Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City17 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 | Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower290 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City17 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway24 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity7 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space21.0 cu ft | Cargo Space30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4443 lbs | Curb Weight3541 lbs |
Height70.0 in | Height66.2 in |
Length198.3 in | Length179.1 in |
Width90.2 in | Width83.3 in |
Wheelbase112.8 in | Wheelbase106.2 in |
Maximum Payload1717 lbs | Maximum Payload1034 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,365 | $24,350 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | In a segment dominated by some pretty intimidating competitors like the Toyota RAV4, the Honda CR-V, and the Subaru Forester, the Mazda CX-5 has been slowly winning over consumers year after year with good looks and a best-in-class driving experience. But rather than resting on its laurels, Mazda has updated the CX-5 just one year into its second generation, improving handling with an updated version of its G-Vectoring Control system, increasing connectivity with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and boosting power with a turbocharged engine for two new top-tier trims—the Grand Touring Reserve and Signature. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | 17 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 2.5L 187 hp I4 |
Torque | 255 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6500 rpm | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 17 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 24 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 21.0 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4443 lbs | 3541 lbs |
Height | 70.0 in | 66.2 in |
Length | 198.3 in | 179.1 in |
Width | 90.2 in | 83.3 in |
Wheelbase | 112.8 in | 106.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1717 lbs | 1034 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 5000 lbs | 2000 lbs |

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