Body | 4dr SUV |
Wheelbase | 106.2 in |
Length | 179.1 in |
Width | 72.5 in |
Height | 65.3 in |
Curb Weight | 3541 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.8 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 55.2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.0 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.0 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 54.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 55.3 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 39.6 in |
Total Legroom | 80.6 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 30.9 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 59.6 ft3 |
2020 Mazda CX-5 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
According to the official specs, the Mazda CX-5 offers about a half-inch more rear legroom than the RDX. In reality, though, the Acura has an extra inch or so. While neither is cramped, you'll find significantly more rear seat legroom in a Honda CR-V, Subaru Forester, or Toyota RAV4. If you'll be putting three people in back, the Acura does have the advantage of two additional inches of shoulder room. The RDX's additional width might not be good for handling agility, but it is very good for a rear center passenger. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
Trim | Sport | Touring | Grand Touring | Grand Touring Reserve | Signature |
Standard Engine | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 | 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 187 hp@6000 186 lb-ft@4000 | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 | turbocharged 2.5L I4 DOHC-4v 250 hp@5000 320 lb-ft@2500 |
Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Standard Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD | AWD |   |   |
Standard Tires | 225/65HR17 tires | 225/55VR19 tires | 225/55VR19 tires | 225/55VR19 tires | 225/55VR19 tires |
2020 Mazda CX-5 Powertrain: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2019 | When I reviewed the 2017 Mazda CX-5, I wished for a more powerful engine option. For 2019, this has been provided, at least in the top two trim levels, via the same 250-horsepower (227-horsepower on regular gas) turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine as in the CX-9 and in the top-trim Mazda6. This torquey engine peaks too low to sound or feel thrilling, but delivers well-beyond-adequate acceleration with seemingly little effort. The transmission is behind the curve with only six ratios, but the turbocharged engine's plentiful torque makes tightly spaced ratios (absent here) less necessary. And the transmission does select among those available with alacrity. Unlike in the RDX and in the Mazda6, no shift paddles adorn the steering wheel. The redesigned 2019 Acura RDX uses the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine introduced in the 2018 Accord, but with more horsepower than in the Accord, 272 vs. 252. Though this engine produces more peak power than the CX-5's, it's less powerful at lower engine speeds, as indicated by their torque figures (280 vs. 310 lb-ft). The RDX also weighs a couple hundred pounds more than the CX-5 (4,019 vs. 3,825). So, even with the benefit of four additional transmission gear ratios, the Acura isn't quite as quick as the Mazda. That said, the Acura feels quicker than the Mazda thanks to a more rev-happy engine and a much more aggressive exhaust soundtrack. And I mean "soundtrack" literally, as much of the growl is synthetic and piped in through the speakers. Selecting a mode other than sport reduces the volume. For better, more authentic engine sounds, check out the 279-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 in the previous-generation Acura RDX. But in every other way the new RDX is better, even much better. Both all-wheel-drive systems effectively distribute torque to temper understeer and maximize traction on curve exits. While the Acura SH-AWD system includes a trick mechanical rear differential, Mazda achieves results nearly as good with a conventional rear differential in all but the most enthusiastic driving. see full Mazda CX-5 review |
None of our members have yet commented on the powertrain of the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2020 Mazda CX-5.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr SUV | Sport | 25,190 | 0 | 1,100 |
4dr SUV | Touring | 26,830 | 0 | 1,100 |
4dr SUV | Grand Touring | 30,310 | 0 | 1,100 |
4dr SUV | Grand Touring Reserve | 35,135 | 0 | 1,100 |
4dr SUV | Signature | 37,155 | 0 | 1,100 |