2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2024 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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Picture of the 2024 Nissan ARIYA

2024 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,590 to $54,190
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 27 - 30 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 58.1 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 180.1 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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 Mazda CX-5 than in the Nissan ARIYA. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-5 and the Nissan ARIYA.

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). Clearly, the Mazda CX-5 is a better financial choice over the Nissan ARIYA, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Nissan ARIYA, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-5 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan ARIYA.

Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has the same turning radius as the Nissan ARIYA, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-5 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-5 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan ARIYA.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-5 and the Nissan ARIYA. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mazda CX-5 as you will in the Nissan ARIYA.