2023 Jeep Cherokee vs. 2024 Mazda CX-50 Review

Picture of the 2023 Jeep Cherokee

2023 Jeep
Cherokee

MSRP*: $37,695 to $41,295
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Picture of the 2024 Mazda CX-50

2024 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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MPG - City 20 - 21 MPG 23 - 24 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG 29 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 54.7 ft3 56.3 ft3
Engine
  • 180-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 180 - 270 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 lbs 2,000 - 3,500 lbs
Exterior Length 182.9 - 183.1 in 185.8 in
Exterior Width 73.2 - 74.9 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 41.1 in
Rear 40.3 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Head Room Front 39.4 in
Rear 38.5 in
Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 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.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Jeep Cherokee offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Mazda CX-50. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Cherokee and the Mazda CX-50.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Jeep Cherokee as you will with the Mazda CX-50, 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). Whether you pick the Jeep Cherokee or the Mazda CX-50, it's going to cost you about the same.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Cherokee is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-50, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. When looking at overall length, the Jeep Cherokee takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-50.

Handling
The Jeep Cherokee has a larger turning radius than the Mazda CX-50, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Cherokee will do just as well as the Mazda CX-50, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Cherokee has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-50.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Cherokee doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Mazda CX-50.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Cherokee and the Mazda CX-50. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Jeep Cherokee as you will in the Mazda CX-50.