2025 Ford
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2025 Mazda
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| MPG - City | Info not available | 22 - 26 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | Info not available | 27 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 6 - 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | 58.1 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 300 - 400 hp | 187 - 227 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs | 2,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 198.8 in | 180.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 78.9 in | 72.6 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 42.9 - 43.0 in
Rear 38.3 - 39.0 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.9 - 40.7 in
Rear 38.2 - 40.5 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
The Ford Explorer offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-5.
The Ford Explorer 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.
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 Explorer 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 Explorer is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Ford Explorer, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-5.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Ford Explorer is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Explorer greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-5.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Ford Explorer does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-5.
Utility
The Ford Explorer offers greater seating capacity than the Mazda CX-5, making it a better choice for those who find themselves chauffeuring others around.