Mazda CX-5 vs Mazda CX-70 (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$12,795
- CX-5: $12,795 cheaper, 1 mpg better.
- CX-70: 93 hp more, 8.8 cu ft more cargo.
- CX-70 wins 6 of 13 measures.
| Measure | CX-5 | CX-70 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,485 | $44,280 | CX-5 |
| Horsepower | 187 hp | 280 hp | CX-70 |
| Torque | 186 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | CX-70 |
| MPG combined | 26 mpg | 25 mpg | CX-5 |
| Cargo, max | 66.5 cu ft | 75.3 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Cargo, seats up | 33.7 cu ft | 39.6 cu ft | CX-70 |
| Rear legroom | 39.9 in | 39.4 in | CX-5 |
| Front legroom | 41.7 in | 41.7 in | About the same |
| Length | 184.6 in | 200.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.2 in to 75.6 in | 77.6 in | N/A |
| Curb weight | 3,856 lb | 4,709 lb to 5,168 lb | N/A |
| Towing | 1,500 lb | 3,500 lb | CX-70 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 8.0 in | 8.0 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 9.6 s tested | 7.3 s tested | CX-70 |
| 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
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990 | CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | $12,760 |
| CX-70 3.3 Turbo Preferred AWD $42,750 | CX-5 Premium Plus AWD $38,990 | $3,760 |
Cost to run
CX-5 costs $13,149 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | CX-5 | CX-70 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $31,485 | $44,280 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,477 | $1,536 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $8,862 | $9,216 |
| Total, 6 years | $40,347 | $53,496 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: CX-70 wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | CX-5 | 29% |
| MPG | CX-5 | 4% |
| Power | CX-70 | 33% |
| Space | CX-70 | 12% |
| Towing | CX-70 | 57% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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