2018 Hyundai Tucson vs 2018 Mazda CX-5

2018 Hyundai Tucson

2018 Mazda CX-5

Select style

FWD SE

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD SE	23	30	$21,724	$22,550
FWD SEL	23	30	$22,905	$23,800
AWD SE	21	26	$23,047	$23,950
FWD Sport	21	28	$24,055	$25,150
AWD SEL	21	26	$24,228	$25,200
AWD Sport	21	25	$25,371	$26,550
FWD Value	25	30	$25,371	$26,550
FWD SEL Plus	23	30	$25,646	$26,700
AWD Value	24	28	$26,687	$27,950
AWD SEL Plus	21	26	$26,969	$28,100
FWD Limited	25	30	$27,926	$29,425
AWD Limited	24	28	$29,235	$30,825

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FWD Sport

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
FWD Sport	25	31	$23,710	$24,150
AWD Sport	24	30	$24,985	$25,450
FWD Touring	25	31	$25,472	$26,215
AWD Touring	24	30	$26,734	$27,515
FWD Grand Touring	25	31	$28,503	$29,645
AWD Grand Touring	24	30	$29,752	$30,945

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$21,724

$23,710

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$22,550

$24,150

Monthly Payment Estimate

$376 / month

$403 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Hyundai Tucson puts service ahead of sizzle, and caps it with an excellent warranty.

As long as cargo space isn’t your main reason for buying a compact crossover, the 2018 Mazda CX-5 is an excellent, fun-to-drive choice.

TCC Likes

A simple but appealing look
Refined ride
A quiet cockpit

Attractive styling inside and out
Poised chassis, communicative steering
Engine changes bode well for mpg

TCC Dislikes

Chintzy SE trim
Smaller cargo area than in rivals
Limited’s the only model for top tech

Frustrating infotainment setup
Light cargo volume
Short on refinement

Fuel Economy

City

23 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Leg Room (in)

38.2

39.6

Front Head Room (in)

39.6

39.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.2

103.6

Second Hip Room (in)

54.5

55.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

39.2

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.5

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.6

55.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.8

62.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.8

72.5

Track Width, Front (in)

63.3

62.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.4

7.6

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Liftover Height (in)

29.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.9

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

61.9

59.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.4

14.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.9

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60HR17

P225/65HR17

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

200

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

1000

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3300

3527

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

150

100

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

151 @ 4000

186 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

164 @ 6200

187 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

3.55

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.51

4.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.84

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Tucson

Mazda CX-5

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

6.8

6.3

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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