2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. Its Competition

2020 Mazda CX-5
Andrew Ganz Andrew Ganz Senior Editor

There’s a crossover for just about everyone.

If performance and frugality are high on your list, the Toyota RAV4 hybrid offers great acceleration and fuel economy.

The Subaru Forester doesn’t ace any category, but it does everything well above average.

It’s a winner in our eyes.

Ford’s new Escape looks and feels more like a car than before, which may appeal to sedan defectors.

VW’s spacious Tiguan feels a little like the Rubbermaid of crossovers—it’s utilitarian with little personality, but it works really well.

If space isn’t crucial, look to the right-priced Volvo XC40, which charms at every opportunity.

2020 Mazda CX-52020 Mazda CX-5
2020 Ford Escape Hybrid2020 Ford Escape
Get Your Price		2020 Subaru Forester2020 Subaru Forester
2020 Toyota RAV42020 Toyota RAV4
2020 Volvo XC402020 Volvo XC40
Quick Specs
6.7
The 2020 Mazda CX-5 trades family-ready space for fine handling and good power.
7.0
The 2020 Ford Escape takes a more refined tack, and brings its hybrid edition back into vogue.
6.8
The 2020 Subaru Forester is an incredible value among compact crossovers and a former Best Car To Buy winner.
6.5
The 2020 Toyota RAV4 covers more bases this year with smartphone compatibility and tough-looking off-road trims.
7.0
The 2020 Volvo XC40 honed in on the Netflix and Stitch Fix crowd, with smart dynamics and style and an all-in subscription plan.
MSRP From    
$25,190$24,885$24,495$25,950$33,700
Gas Mileage    
22 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy23 MPG City / 37 MPG Hwy26 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy25 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy
Engine    
Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3Regular Unleaded H-4Regular Unleaded I-4Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
EPA Class    
Small SUV 2WDSmall SUV 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 4WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicles 2WDSmall SUV 2WD
Style Name    
Sport FWDS FWDCVTLE FWD (GS)T4 FWD Momentum
Drivetrain    
Front Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveAll WheelFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity    
55555
Passenger Doors    
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Body Style    
Sport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport UtilitySport Utility
Transmission    
Automatic w/ODAutomatic w/ODCVT w/ODAutomatic w/ODAutomatic w/OD
Detailed Spec Comparison
 2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Ford Escape2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Subaru Forester2020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Toyota RAV42020 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2020 Volvo XC40