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2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. Its Competition

2019 Mazda CX-5
Martin Padgett Martin Padgett Editorial Director

You’ve got your work cut out for you if you’re in the market for a compact crossover.

The Subaru Forester remains one of our favorites for its exceptional practicality and spunky personality; it’s our Best Car To Buy for 2019.

The Honda CR-V seems to do nearly everything right, albeit without much personality.

The Toyota RAV4 is an excellent rework of a crossover-sales titan; it’s exciting to see, truly fun to drive, and a few niggles aside, a new rival for the class-best CR-V.

Ford’s Escape is about to be replaced, but we still enjoy its polished handling and its optional 2.0-liter turbo-4 engine.

The Volkswagen Tiguan gets everything right on paper, even if it’s light on thrills.

2019 Mazda CX-52019 Mazda CX-5
Browse Used Listings		2019 Ford Escape2019 Ford Escape
Browse Used Listings		2019 Honda CR-V2019 Honda CR-V
Browse Used Listings		2019 Subaru Forester2019 Subaru Forester
Browse Used Listings		2019 Toyota RAV42019 Toyota RAV4
Browse Used Listings		2019 Volkswagen Tiguan2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Quick Specs
6.7
The 2019 Mazda CX-5 sates solo drivers with good handling and tasteful lines, but bigger families will want to move up in size.
5.7
The 2019 Ford Escape works well as a crossover SUV, but has the ride and handling of a smartly tuned hatchback.
6.2
The 2019 Honda CR-V rewards owners with fantastic utility and great safety scores.
6.8
The 2019 Subaru Forester is a well thought-out crossover SUV with exceptional space, a great ride, and standard AWD without a fuel-economy penalty.
6.5
With a dollop of refinement, the 2019 Toyota RAV4 would be a solid home run.
6.0
The 2019 VW Tiguan has a spacious interior and a comfortable ride, but its price climbs quickly.
MSRP From     
$24,350$24,105$24,450$24,295$25,650$24,295
Gas Mileage     
22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy21 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy
Engine     
Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded I-4Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class     
Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD
Style Name     
Sport FWDS FWDLX 2WD2.5iLE FWD (Natl)2.0T S FWD
Drivetrain     
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll WheelFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity     
555557
Passenger Doors     
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style     
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission     
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Ford Escape2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Honda CR-V2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Subaru Forester2019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Toyota RAV42019 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan