2025 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2025 Nissan ARIYA Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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Picture of the 2025 Nissan ARIYA

2025 Nissan
ARIYA

MSRP*: $39,770 to $54,370
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 29 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 ft3 59.7 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 214-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 238-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 335-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
  • 389-hp, Electric Motor (Electric Fuel System)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 214 - 389 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 1,500 lbs
Exterior Length 185.8 in 182.9 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 74.8 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 42.3 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in
Front 37.9 - 39.6 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.3 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
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-50 than in the Nissan ARIYA. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-50 and the Nissan ARIYA.

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). When looking only at MSRP, the Mazda CX-50 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Nissan ARIYA.

Dimensions
The Mazda CX-50 is a little wider than the Nissan ARIYA, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-50 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Nissan ARIYA.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has the same turning radius as the Nissan ARIYA, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Mazda CX-50 has a lot less horsepower than the Nissan ARIYA.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Mazda CX-50 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Nissan ARIYA.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 and the Nissan ARIYA. The Mazda CX-50 has less cargo space than the Nissan ARIYA, which is okay if you don't need to move a lot in one trip.