2022 Mazda CX-5 vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

2022 Mazda CX-5

#8 in Mid-Size SUVs

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

#18 in Mid-Size SUVs

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2.5 S AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
CX-5 2.5 S AWD	24	30	$25,415	$25,900
CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition AWD	24	30	$29,834	$30,720
CX-5 2.5 S Preferred Package AWD	24	30	$28,747	$29,600
CX-5 2.5 S Premium Package AWD	24	30	$31,054	$32,310
CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus Package AWD	24	30	$32,630	$33,950
CX-5 2.5 S Select Package AWD	24	30	$27,097	$27,900
CX-5 2.5 Turbo AWD	22	27	$34,982	$36,400
CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature AWD	22	27	$37,145	$38,650

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2.0T S 4MOTION

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Tiguan 2.0T S 4MOTION	22	29	$26,871	$27,990
Tiguan 2.0T S FWD	23	30	$25,430	$26,490
Tiguan 2.0T SE 4MOTION	22	29	$30,354	$31,620
Tiguan 2.0T SE FWD	23	30	$28,915	$30,120
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black 4MOTION	21	28	$33,072	$34,450
Tiguan 2.0T SE R-Line Black FWD	23	30	$31,632	$32,950
Tiguan 2.0T SEL R-Line 4MOTION	21	28	$35,827	$37,320

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,415

$26,871

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,900

$27,990

Monthly Payment Estimate

$432 / month

$467 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Mazda CX-5 prioritizes style and handling over more familiar crossover traits like roominess.

A tech infusion upgrades the 2022 Tiguan, while maintaining the compact crossover’s spacious cabin.

TCC Likes

A swell looker
Sporty ride and handling
Standard AWD

Spacious cabin
Wireless smartphone connectivity
Digital gauge cluster

TCC Dislikes

Expensive turbo power
Limited turbo power
Average base engine

Vague steering
Climate touch controls
Small third row

Fuel Economy

City

24 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

29 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

55.3

53.7

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

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

39.6

38.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.7

39.6

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.8

62.2

Liftover Height (in)

32.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

7.5

7.6

Length, Overall (in)

180.1

186.1

Height, Overall (in)

65.3

66.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.8

61.9

Wheelbase (in)

106.2

109.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.6

72.4

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

37.6

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

37.6

Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in)

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

32.4

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

59.3

73.4

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

P225/65HR17

P215/65HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

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)

3717

3856

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

360

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

186 @ 4000

221 @ 1900

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

187 @ 6000

184 @ 6000

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

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

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

6.8

7.1

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

2022 Mazda CX-5

2022 CX-5 selection adequate
Lease: From $269/mo
Rebates: Up to $500 off
Financing: From 1.9% APR

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Refreshed 2022 Tiguan hard to find
Leases: No special offers this month
Rebates: Special offers for military, grads
Financing: From 4.7% APR for 60 months

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