Compare 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
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
8.2
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.
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Fuel Economy
City
20 mpg 24 mpg
Highway
29 mpg 30 mpg
Vehicle
EPA Classification
4WD Sport Utility Vehicle Small SUV 4WD
Interior Dimensions
Second Shoulder Room (in)
55.30 55.5
Front Leg Room (in)
41.20 41
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 39
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Hip Room (in)
51.10 53.7
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.80 57.5
Second Head Room (in)
39.20 39
Exterior Dimensions
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
Rear Door Opening Width (in)
- TBD - -
Cargo Area Dimensions
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)
NA -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)
NA 34.1
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)
- TBD - 41.3
Brakes
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)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x 1.18 11.7
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18.8 15.3
Steering
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 -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0 36.7
Tires
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
QYZ NA
Spare Tire Order Code
N/A NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/65R17 P225/55VR19
Rear Tire Order Code
QYZ NA
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 Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 x - TBD - 19 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
8.9 -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 100
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
525 -
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 NA
Displacement
2.4/145 2.5 L/152
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
182 @ 6700 184 @ 5700
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
23 26
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
29 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
20 24
Transmission
Trans Order Code
MX0 NA
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.53 4.62
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.41 1.00
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic Automatic w/OD
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low
- TBD - -
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 0.60
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.48 3.55
Clutch Size (in)
NA -
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.84 1.45
Trans Type
6 6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High
1.00 -
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 0.71
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.88 3.89
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.87 2.02
Summary
Vehicle Name
Chevrolet Equinox Mazda CX-5
Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle Sport Utility
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA 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.)
NA Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
N/A -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
NA -
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi link Multi-Link
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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