Porsche Macan vs Mazda CX-5
Overview | |
Years produced2013-Present | Years produced2015-Present |
MSRP$29,050 | MSRP$54,900 |
Listings9648 | Listings6066 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews6.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryJust because you need more practicality, doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to sacrifice driving enjoyment or performance. Among compact SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 proves that you can satisfy your sporty appetite in an attractive and upscale alternative. Verdict: The CX-5 offers an enjoyable driving experience, but it falls short in practical areas like fuel economy and cargo space. | |
Reviews SummaryPorsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway25 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 187 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower187 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway25 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space30.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight3679 lbs | Curb Weight4151 lbs |
Height66.1 in | Height63.8 in |
Length180.1 in | Length186.1 in |
Width83.3 in | Width82.6 in |
Wheelbase106.2 in | Wheelbase110.5 in |
Maximum Payload1045 lbs | Maximum Payload1383 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity2000 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity4409 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2013-Present | 2015-Present |
MSRP | $29,050 | $54,900 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 6.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | Just because you need more practicality, doesn't necessarily mean you'll have to sacrifice driving enjoyment or performance. Among compact SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 proves that you can satisfy your sporty appetite in an attractive and upscale alternative. Verdict: The CX-5 offers an enjoyable driving experience, but it falls short in practical areas like fuel economy and cargo space. | Porsche is synonymous with performance. From the automaker’s inception and first production model, the 1948 Porsche 356, it has built vehicles that are fun to drive and engineered with German precision and excellence. Well, mostly. There have been some duds along the way. But that doesn’t apply to the Macan, a compact SUV that is Porsche’s best-selling model. As it should, the 2022 Porsche Macan drives more like a sports car than a sport/utility, and it receives several updates to keep it fresh as Porsche prepares an electric replacement for the popular SUV. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 261 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 25 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 187 hp I4 | 2.0L 261 hp I4 |
Torque | 185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 295 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
Horsepower | 187 hp @ 6000 rpm | 261 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | |
MPG Highway | 25 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 30.8 cu ft | 17.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3679 lbs | 4151 lbs |
Height | 66.1 in | 63.8 in |
Length | 180.1 in | 186.1 in |
Width | 83.3 in | 82.6 in |
Wheelbase | 106.2 in | 110.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1045 lbs | 1383 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 2000 lbs | 4409 lbs |
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