2025 Ford Bronco vs. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Review

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2025 Ford
Bronco

MSRP*: $37,995 to $90,035
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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MPG - City 15 - 20 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 21 MPG 27 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 52.3 - 83.0 ft3 58.1 ft3
Engine
  • 275-hp, 2.3-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 315-hp, 2.7-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 418-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 275 - 418 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 3,500 - 4,500 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 173.7 - 191.0 in 180.1 in
Exterior Width 75.9 - 85.7 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 43.1 in
Rear 35.7 - 36.3 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 41.0 - 43.3 in
Rear 39.8 - 41.1 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Ford Bronco than the Mazda CX-5. The Ford Bronco will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-5, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Ford Bronco, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

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 Ford Bronco will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-5, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Ford Bronco, which is slightly longer than the Mazda CX-5.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Bronco is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Bronco does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels 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 Ford Bronco and the Mazda CX-5. With the Ford Bronco, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-5.