2025 Mazda
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 18 - 20 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 30 MPG | 24 - 27 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 6 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.1 ft3 | 96.8 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 269 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 2,000 - 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.1 in | 200.7 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 78.3 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 41.7 in
Rear 37.6 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 41.3 in
Rear 40.4 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.
Comfort
The Mazda CX-5 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Volkswagen Atlas, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Volkswagen Atlas, 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 Volkswagen Atlas.
Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Volkswagen Atlas, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Volkswagen Atlas 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 Volkswagen Atlas.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-5 has much lower torque than the Volkswagen Atlas, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
The Mazda CX-5 has less seating than the Volkswagen Atlas, making the Volkswagen Atlas the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
The Mazda CX-5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Atlas.