2026 GMC Acadia vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Review

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2026 GMC
Acadia

MSRP*: $43,700 to $64,900
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,500 to $43,500
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MPG - City 19 - 20 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 24 - 27 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 97.5 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 328-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 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 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 204.0 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 41.2 - 42.6 in
Rear 38.2 - 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the GMC Acadia than in the Mazda CX-50. The GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-50, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the GMC Acadia 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 GMC Acadia, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The GMC Acadia has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the GMC Acadia greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the GMC Acadia does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-50.

Utility
The GMC Acadia offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-50, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around. With the GMC Acadia, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Mazda CX-50.