2025 Mazda
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 22 - 26 MPG | 21 - 22 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 27 - 30 MPG | 28 - 29 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 - 8 seats |
| Cargo Space | 58.1 ft3 | 84.3 ft3 |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 187 - 227 hp | 265 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs | 5,000 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 180.1 in | 194.9 - 197.4 in |
| Exterior Width | 72.6 in | 76.0 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in |
Front 42.0 in
Rear 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in |
Front 38.4 - 41.2 in
Rear 37.1 - 39.4 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 Toyota Highlander, with comparable head- and legroom.
The Toyota Highlander offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Mazda CX-5, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.
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 Toyota Highlander, 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 Toyota Highlander, when considering MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-5 is much slimmer than the Toyota Highlander, 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 Highlander.
Handling
The Mazda CX-5 has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Highlander, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
In terms of towing capacity, the Toyota Highlander 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 Highlander.
Powertrain
The Mazda CX-5 has much lower torque than the Toyota Highlander, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.
Utility
Soccer Moms beware - the Mazda CX-5 seats a lot fewer people than the Toyota Highlander.
The Mazda CX-5 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota Highlander.