Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$360

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Escape Active FWD vs CX-5 2.5 S AWD
Measure	Escape	CX-5	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,845	$31,485	About the same
Horsepower	180 hp	187 hp	CX-5
Torque	199 lb-ft	186 lb-ft	Escape
MPG combined	30 mpg	26 mpg	Escape
Cargo, max	65.4 cu ft	66.5 cu ft	CX-5
Cargo, seats up	37.5 cu ft	33.7 cu ft	Escape
Rear legroom	40.7 in	39.9 in	Escape
Front legroom	42.4 in	41.7 in	Escape
Length	180.5 in	184.6 in	Not scored
Width	74.1 in	73.2 in to 75.6 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,283 lb	3,856 lb	Not scored
Towing	2,000 lb	1,500 lb	Escape
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	7.5 in	8.0 in	CX-5
0-60 mph	7.8 s estimate	9.6 s tested	Escape
Basic warranty	3 yr / 36,000 mi	3 yr / 36,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Escape Active FWD $30,350	CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	$360
CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	Escape Active FWD $30,350	$360

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Escape costs $822 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Escape wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.