2015 Chevrolet Equinox vs 2015 Mazda CX-5

2015 Chevrolet Equinox

2015 Mazda CX-5

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AWD 4-Door LS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Equinox AWD 4-Door LS	20	29	$24,956	$26,270
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	20	29	$26,524	$27,920
Equinox AWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	20	29	$28,424	$29,920
Equinox AWD 4-Door LTZ	20	29	$31,986	$33,670
Equinox FWD 4-Door L	22	32	$22,009	$22,120
Equinox FWD 4-Door LS	22	32	$23,294	$24,520
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/1LT	22	32	$24,861	$26,170
Equinox FWD 4-Door LT w/2LT	22	32	$26,761	$28,170
Equinox FWD 4-Door LTZ	22	32	$30,324	$31,920

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AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	24	30	$28,387	$29,220
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	25	31	$23,706	$24,395
CX-5 AWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	24	30	$25,472	$26,215
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Grand Touring	25	32	$27,176	$27,970
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Sport	26	32	$22,298	$22,945
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Automatic Touring	25	32	$24,258	$24,965
CX-5 FWD 4-Door Manual Sport	26	35	$20,939	$21,545

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,956

$28,387

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$26,270

$29,220

Monthly Payment Estimate

$438 / month

$487 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.8

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8.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2015 Chevrolet Equinox is more refined and quiet than many of its competitors, while offering the versatility and value that a budget-conscious family would expect.

The 2015 Mazda CX-5 is an athletic, fuel-efficient, well-designed small crossover.

TCC Likes

Well designed interior
Handsome, chiseled exterior
Excellent four-cylinder fuel economy

Excellent steering and handling
Smart, sporty styling
Base Sport model decently equipped

TCC Dislikes

Doesn't track well on the highway
Some cheap trim details inside
Optional Pioneer system doesn't sound premium

Rearward vision
Ride can be busy on some surfaces
Dated, sluggish navigation interface

Fuel Economy

City

20 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

4WD Sport Utility Vehicle

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.30

55.5

Front Leg Room (in)

41.20

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.7

102.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.60

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.90

39.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.90

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

51.10

53.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.80

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

39.20

Exterior Dimensions

Rear Door Opening Width (in)

- TBD -

Height, Overall (in)

66.30

65.7

Liftover Height (in)

28.80

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.10

62.5

Wheelbase (in)

112.50

106.3

Rear Door Opening Height (in)

28.80

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.50

72.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.90

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.90

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

187.80

178.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

34.1

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

- TBD -

41.3

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

- TBD -

38.7

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

31.5

34.1

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

- TBD -

57.1

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

- TBD -

34.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

- TBD -

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

63.7

65.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in)

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9 x 0.78

11.9

Brake Type

Pwr

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6 x 1.18

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.8

15.3

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

40.0

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr

Rack-Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

3.46

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

18.1

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

QYZ

Spare Tire Order Code

N/A

Rear Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

QYZ

Front Tire Size

P225/65R17

P225/55VR19

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

200

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3926

3560

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 x - TBD -

19 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

8.9

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

100

Engine

Engine Type

Gas I4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

172 @ 4900

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

LEA

Displacement

2.4/145

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

182 @ 6700

184 @ 5700

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.88

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.87

2.02

Trans Order Code

MX0

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

4.62

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.41

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic

Automatic w/OD

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low

- TBD -

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.48

3.55

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.45

Trans Type

Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Summary

Vehicle Name

Chevrolet Equinox

Mazda CX-5

Body Style

Sport Utility Vehicle

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi link

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson strut

Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.7

6.8

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

6.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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