2025 Mazda
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2024 Nissan
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 20 - 21 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 30 MPG | 23 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.1 ft3 | 80.5 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | Four Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 284 - 295 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 3,500 - 6,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.1 in | 197.7 - 198.8 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 77.9 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 44.3 in
Rear 35.5 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 41.1 - 42.3 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.6 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.
Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the Nissan Pathfinder.
The Nissan Pathfinder will be a hit with tall drivers and their front seat passengers, since it has greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-5 as you will with the Nissan Pathfinder, 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). Clearly, the Mazda CX-5 is a better financial choice over the Nissan Pathfinder, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Nissan Pathfinder, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot.
If you go with the Mazda CX-5, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Nissan Pathfinder.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Nissan Pathfinder is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-5 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan Pathfinder.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-5 has much lower torque than the Nissan Pathfinder, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda CX-5 has less seating than the Nissan Pathfinder, making the Nissan Pathfinder the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder.