2026 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2025 Mazda CX-50 Review

Picture of the 2026 Jeep Wrangler

2026 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $34,895 to $79,995
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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 17 - 20 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 22 - 23 MPG 29 - 31 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 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, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 40.7 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.2 - 41.7 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
Passengers in the back seat may find themselves a little more cramped in the Jeep Wrangler than the Mazda CX-50. The Jeep Wrangler offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-50, making it a little more comfortable for the driver and front passenger.

Convenience
With the Mazda CX-50, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Jeep Wrangler, 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 Jeep Wrangler is somewhat more expensive than the Mazda CX-50.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-50, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Jeep Wrangler, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Wrangler will do just as well as the Mazda CX-50, since they have about the same towing capacity. When it comes to horsepower, the Jeep Wrangler greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-50.

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

Utility
The Jeep Wrangler has less seating than the Mazda CX-50, making the Mazda CX-50 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Jeep Wrangler has significantly less cargo capacity than the Mazda CX-50.