2026 Chevrolet
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 20 MPG | 23 - 25 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 24 - 26 MPG | 29 - 31 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 7 - 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 97.6 ft3 | 56.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 328 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | Info not available | 2,000 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 204.5 - 204.7 in | 185.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 79.6 - 80.0 in | 75.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 41.5 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 42.6 in
Rear 40.0 in |
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Chevrolet Traverse than in the Mazda CX-50.
The Chevrolet Traverse will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Traverse as you will with the Mazda CX-50, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Chevrolet Traverse will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-50, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Traverse is much wider than the Mazda CX-50, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Chevrolet Traverse, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-50.
Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Traverse greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Traverse does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-50.
Utility
The Chevrolet Traverse offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-50, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.
With the Chevrolet Traverse, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-50.