2024 Ford Bronco Sport vs. 2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

Picture of the 2024 Ford Bronco Sport

2024 Ford
Bronco Sport

MSRP*: $29,795 to $38,390
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-70

2025 Mazda
CX-70

MSRP*: $40,445 to $55,950
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MPG - City 21 - 25 MPG 23 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 - 29 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 60.6 - 65.2 ft3 Info not available
Engine
  • 181-hp, 1.5-liter, 3 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 250-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 280-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 340-hp, 3.3-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 181 - 250 hp 280 - 340 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 2,200 lbs 3,500 - 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 172.7 in 200.8 in
Exterior Width 74.3 in 77.6 in
Leg Room Front 42.4 in
Rear 36.9 in
Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.4 in
Head Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 41.7 in
Front 39.6 - 39.7 in
Rear 38.4 - 39.3 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
The Ford Bronco Sport offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-70, with comparable head- and legroom. The Ford Bronco Sport will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-70.

Convenience
The Mazda CX-70 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Ford Bronco Sport, 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 Ford Bronco Sport is a better financial choice over the Mazda CX-70, when considering MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Ford Bronco Sport is much slimmer than the Mazda CX-70, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Ford Bronco Sport, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Mazda CX-70.

Handling
The Ford Bronco Sport has the same turning radius as the Mazda CX-70, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Mazda CX-70 is clearly the choice over the Ford Bronco Sport for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Ford Bronco Sport has a lot less horsepower than the Mazda CX-70.

Powertrain
The Ford Bronco Sport has much lower torque than the Mazda CX-70, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Ford Bronco Sport and the Mazda CX-70.