Mazda CX-5 vs Mazda CX-50 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$90

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

CX-5 2.5 S AWD vs CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD
Measure	CX-5	CX-50	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,485	$31,395	About the same
Horsepower	187 hp	187 hp	About the same
Torque	186 lb-ft	185 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	26 mpg	26 mpg	About the same
Cargo, max	66.5 cu ft	31.4 cu ft to 56.3 cu ft	N/A
Cargo, seats up	33.7 cu ft	31.4 cu ft	CX-5
Rear legroom	39.9 in	39.8 in	About the same
Front legroom	41.7 in	41.7 in	About the same
Length	184.6 in	185.8 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in to 75.6 in	75.6 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,856 lb	3,741 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	2,000 lb	CX-50
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	8.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	9.6 s tested	9.5 s tested	About the same
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
CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	$90
CX-50 2.5 S Select AWD $29,900	CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	$90

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same 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: CX-50 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.