2020 Jeep Cherokee vs 2020 Mazda CX-5

2020 Jeep Cherokee

2020 Mazda CX-5

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Altitude 4x4

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Cherokee Altitude 4x4	21	29	$28,581	$29,095
Cherokee Altitude FWD	22	31	$27,061	$27,595
Cherokee High Altitude 4x4	19	27	$34,043	$34,845
Cherokee High Altitude FWD	23	31	$30,865	$31,600
Cherokee Latitude 4x4	21	29	$27,186	$27,340
Cherokee Latitude FWD	22	31	$25,651	$25,840
Cherokee Latitude Plus 4x4	21	29	$28,581	$29,095
Cherokee Latitude Plus FWD	22	31	$27,061	$27,595
Cherokee Limited 4x4	19	27	$34,043	$34,845
Cherokee Limited FWD	22	31	$30,865	$31,600
Cherokee Lux 4x4	19	27	$28,581	$29,095
Cherokee Lux FWD	20	29	$27,061	$27,595
Cherokee North 4x4	19	27	$27,186	$27,340
Cherokee Overland 4x4	19	27	$37,436	$38,495
Cherokee Overland FWD	20	29	$35,931	$36,995
Cherokee Trailhawk 4x4	18	24	$33,958	$34,755
Cherokee Trailhawk Elite 4x4	18	24	$33,958	$34,755
Cherokee Upland 4x4	19	27	$27,186	$27,340

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 Grand Touring AWD	24	30	$30,477	$31,710
CX-5 Grand Touring FWD	25	31	$29,133	$30,310
CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve AWD	22	27	$33,767	$35,135
CX-5 Signature AWD	22	27	$35,708	$37,155
CX-5 Sport AWD	24	30	$26,092	$26,590
CX-5 Sport FWD	25	31	$24,719	$25,190
CX-5 Touring AWD	24	30	$27,416	$28,230
CX-5 Touring FWD	25	31	$26,057	$26,830

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$28,581

$30,477

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,095

$31,710

Monthly Payment Estimate

$485 / month

$529 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.5

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Jeep Cherokee cashes in on off-road prowess and luxury features but comes up short elsewhere.

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 trades family-ready space for fine handling and good power.

TCC Likes

High-quality cabin
Sliding second-row seat
Trailhawk off-road capability

Looks good inside and out
Taut ride and handling
Available turbo power

TCC Dislikes

Lack of standard active safety tech
Bland styling
So-so fuel economy

Turbo lag
Inferior infotainment
Cramped back seat

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

24 mpg

Highway

29 mpg

30 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

54.8

Passenger Volume (ft³)

128

103.6

Front Leg Room (in)

41.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.8

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.3

39.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.3

Second Hip Room (in)

49.9

55.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.5

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

66.2

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.1

62.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.6

106.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.2

72.5

Liftover Height (in)

30.9

32.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.7

62.8

Length, Overall (in)

182

179.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.7

32.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.7

59.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

25.8

30.9

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

36.1

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

25.8

30.9

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

41.4

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

11.9

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.8

15.3

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/60TR18

P225/55VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

TWS

Front Tire Size

P225/60TR18

P225/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

TWS

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3875

3679

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 7

19 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

700

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

160

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

171 @ 4600

186 @ 4000

Engine Order Code

EDE

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

180 @ 6400

187 @ 6000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

26 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

30 (Est)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

24 (Est)

Transmission

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.73

4.62

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Four Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.81

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

2.02

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

Trans Order Code

DFH

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Jeep Cherokee

Mazda CX-5

Body Style

Sport Utility

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

7.3

6.7 (Est)

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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