2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

2019 Mazda CX-5

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Grand Touring AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 Grand Touring AWD	24	30	$30,222	$31,445
CX-5 Grand Touring FWD	25	31	$28,877	$30,045
CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve AWD	22	27	$33,513	$34,870
CX-5 Signature AWD	22	27	$35,452	$36,890
CX-5 Signature Diesel AWD	27	30	$39,401	$41,000
CX-5 Sport AWD	24	30	$25,269	$25,750
CX-5 Sport FWD	25	31	$23,897	$24,350
CX-5 Touring AWD	24	30	$27,209	$28,015
CX-5 Touring FWD	25	31	$25,850	$26,615

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	21	29	$24,572	$25,595
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	22	29	$23,323	$24,295
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	21	29	$26,875	$27,995
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	22	29	$25,627	$26,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL 4MOTION	21	29	$31,771	$33,095
Tiguan 2.0T SEL FWD	22	29	$30,523	$31,795
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION	21	29	$35,708	$37,195
Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	21	29	$37,338	$38,895
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION	21	29	$33,547	$34,945
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	29	$33,595	$34,995
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line Black FWD	22	29	$32,347	$33,695
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line FWD	22	29	$32,299	$33,645

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$30,222

$24,572

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$31,445

$25,595

Monthly Payment Estimate

$524 / month

$427 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.0

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Mazda CX-5 sates solo drivers with good handling and tasteful lines, but bigger families will want to move up in size.

The 2019 VW Tiguan has a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, but its price climbs quickly.

TCC Likes

Attractive styling inside and out
Poised ride
Sweetly tuned steering

Interior room to space
Excellent infotainment software
Decent value

TCC Dislikes

..but also, turbo lag
Frustrating infotainment setup
Shy on rear-seat space volume

Third row’s a joke
Expensive with options
Not very fuel-efficient

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.6

101.1

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.8

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

40.2

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.6

Third Leg Room (in)

Third Head Room (in)

Third Shoulder Room (in)

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.2

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

7.9

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

185.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

66.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

106.2

109.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.9

37.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.9

37.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.6

73.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.9

11.8

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

13.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR19

P215/65HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3679

3858

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

360

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

187 @ 6000

184 @ 4400

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.62

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

3.14

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

5.59

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-5

Volkswagen Tiguan

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

4MOTION

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

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

6.7

7.4

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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