2023 FIAT
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2024 Mazda
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| MPG - City | 24 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 30 MPG | 27 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 39.8 ft3 | 59.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 167.2 in | 180.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 70.7 in | 72.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.4 in
Rear 34.8 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.8 in |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the FIAT 500X, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the FIAT 500X and the Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
The Mazda CX-5 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the FIAT 500X, making it more convenient to drive.
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). When looking only at MSRP, the FIAT 500X will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-5.
Dimensions
Since the FIAT 500X is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-5, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the FIAT 500X, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-5.
Handling
The FIAT 500X has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-5, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the FIAT 500X will do just as well as the Mazda CX-5, since they have about the same towing capacity.
The FIAT 500X has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-5.
Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the FIAT 500X transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Mazda CX-5.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the FIAT 500X and the Mazda CX-5.
The FIAT 500X has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-5.