2025 Mazda CX-5 vs. 2024 Toyota Sequoia Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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2024 Toyota
Sequoia

MSRP*: $61,275 to $81,265
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MPG - City 22 - 26 MPG 19 - 21 MPG
MPG - Hwy 27 - 30 MPG 22 - 24 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 - 8 seats
Cargo Space 58.1 ft3 86.9 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 437-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive Four Wheel Drive, Rear Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 437 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 8,980 - 9,520 lbs
Exterior Length 180.1 in 208.1 in
Exterior Width 72.6 in 79.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Front 41.2 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in
Front 39.2 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.4 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 Toyota Sequoia. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-5 and the Toyota Sequoia.

Convenience
The Toyota Sequoia requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Mazda CX-5, making it more convenient to drive.

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 Toyota Sequoia, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Toyota Sequoia, 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 Toyota Sequoia.

Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Toyota Sequoia, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia.

Powertrain
The Mazda CX-5 has much lower torque than the Toyota Sequoia, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
The Mazda CX-5 has less seating than the Toyota Sequoia, making the Toyota Sequoia the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. The Mazda CX-5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Sequoia.