2021 Mazda CX-5 vs 2021 Nissan Rogue

2021 Mazda CX-5

#6 in Mid-Size SUVs

2021 Nissan Rogue

#6 in Mid-Size SUVs

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Carbon Edition AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 Carbon Edition AWD	24	30	$29,481	$30,355
CX-5 Carbon Edition FWD	25	31	$28,122	$28,955
CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo AWD	22	27	$31,232	$32,160
CX-5 Carbon Edition Turbo FWD	23	28	$29,874	$30,760
CX-5 Grand Touring AWD	24	30	$30,718	$31,960
CX-5 Grand Touring FWD	25	31	$29,374	$30,560
CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve AWD	22	27	$34,008	$35,385
CX-5 Signature AWD	22	27	$36,044	$37,505
CX-5 Sport AWD	24	30	$26,270	$26,770
CX-5 Sport FWD	25	31	$24,896	$25,370
CX-5 Touring AWD	24	30	$27,689	$28,510
CX-5 Touring FWD	25	31	$26,331	$27,110

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AWD Platinum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Rogue AWD Platinum	25	32	$35,031	$37,030
Rogue AWD S	26	33	$25,793	$27,250
Rogue AWD SL	25	32	$31,791	$33,600
Rogue AWD SV	25	32	$27,389	$28,940
Rogue FWD Platinum	26	34	$33,709	$35,630
Rogue FWD S	27	35	$24,470	$25,850
Rogue FWD SL	26	34	$30,469	$32,200
Rogue FWD SV	26	34	$26,066	$27,540

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$29,481

$35,031

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$30,355

$37,030

Monthly Payment Estimate

$506 / month

$617 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Mazda CX-5 crossover has some priorities out of order; it doles out fine handling while it delivers a skimpy back seat.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue nudges its way upstream with a more refined ride and more standard features but the powertrain doesn’t take any steps forward.

TCC Likes

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

Clever storage areas
Platinum trim
More potent powertrain

TCC Dislikes

Turbo lag
Moderate acceleration in base version
Cramped back seat

Only one engine
Some flimsy switchgear
No hybrid...yet

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.3

53.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.6

100.4

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.1

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

55.9

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

39.3

39.2

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.4

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

Length, Overall (in)

179.1

183

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

106.2

106.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.5

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

30.9

36.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

30.9

36.3

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.4

34.2

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.6

72.9

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

11.5

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

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.3

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/55VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/55VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

1350

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

1350

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

135

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

135

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3691

3638

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

181 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

187 @ 6000

181 @ 6000

Engine Type

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

5.60

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.89

5.60

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.55

Summary

Vehicle Name

Mazda CX-5

Nissan Rogue

Body Style

i-ACTIV AWD Sport Utility

Sport Utility

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

6.8

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

2021 Mazda CX-5

2021 CX-5 selection still healthy
Lease: From $222 for 36 months
Rebates: $750 loyalty bonus available
Financing: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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2021 Nissan Rogue

Redesigned 2021 Rogue features more power
Lease: From $219 per month for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $500 factory cash
Finance: From 0% APR for 60 months + $500

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