Mazda CX-5 vs Nissan LEAF (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

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

CX-5 2.5 S AWD vs LEAF S FWD
Measure	CX-5	LEAF	Winner
MSRP + destination	$31,485	$31,485	About the same
Horsepower	187 hp	174 hp	CX-5
Torque	186 lb-ft	254 lb-ft	LEAF
MPG or MPGe	26 mpg	103 MPGe to 121 MPGe	N/A
Energy cost a year	$1,477	N/A	N/A
EV range	N/A	303 mi	N/A
Cargo, max	66.5 cu ft	55.5 cu ft	CX-5
Cargo, seats up	33.7 cu ft	20.0 cu ft	CX-5
Rear legroom	39.9 in	31.8 in	CX-5
Front legroom	41.7 in	42.4 in	LEAF
Length	184.6 in	173.4 in	Not scored
Width	73.2 in to 75.6 in	71.3 in	N/A
Curb weight	3,856 lb	4,187 lb	Not scored
Towing	1,500 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	8.0 in	N/A	N/A
0-60 mph	9.6 s tested	8.7 s estimate	LEAF
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	LEAF S FWD $29,990	$0
LEAF S FWD $29,990	CX-5 2.5 S AWD $29,990	$0

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

No total: a price or rating is missing.

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-5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.