Compare Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5

Engine

1.5-liter Turbo Inline-3 Gas

Engine

2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 27 MPG

Hwy: 33 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 25 MPG

Hwy: 31 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.7 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.8 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

34

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14

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

1.5-liter Turbo Inline-3 Gas

2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

181 hp @ 6000 rpm

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

190 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm

186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

6-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

N/A

36 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7.5"

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7.5"

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Short And Long Arm

Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire

P225/65HR17

Rear Tire

P225/65HR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Fuel Economy

Combined

30 MPG

28 MPG

City

27 MPG

25 MPG

Highway

33 MPG

31 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.9 Tons/yr

6.3 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.7 gallons

14.8 gallons

Cruising Range City

396.9 miles

370 miles

Cruising Range Highway

485.1 miles

458.8 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

180.5 in

179.1 in

Height

66.1 in

65.4 in

Max Width

74.1 in

72.5 in

Front Width

62.4 in

62.8 in

Rear Width

61.8 in

62.8 in

Wheelbase

106.7 in

106.2 in

Ground Clearance

N/A

7.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

42.4 in

41 in

Front Seat Headroom

40 in

39.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.6 in

57.1 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.2 in

Rear Seat Leg Room

38.9 in

39.6 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39.3 in

39 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

56 in

54.8 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

53.3 in

55.3 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,299 lbs

3,541 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

65.4 ft³

59.6 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

37.5 ft³

30.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

37.5 ft³

30.9 ft³

Standard Exterior Colors

Agate Black Metallic
Blue Metallic
Dark Persian Green Metallic
Desert Gold Metallic
Ingot Silver Metallic
Magnetic Metallic
Oxford White
Sedona Orange Metallic, Build Out: 12/16/2019
Velocity Blue Metallic

Eternal Blue Mica
Jet Black Mica
Snowflake White Pearl Mica
Sonic Silver Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

N/A

Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Infotainment

HD Radio

Not Available

Standard

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Not Available

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Not Available

Standard

Cruise Control

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Start

Not Available

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

Rear Parking Aid

Optional

Not Available

Blind Spot Monitor

Standard

Lane Departure Warning

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist

Standard

ABS

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitor

Standard

Brake Assist

Standard

Stability Control

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating

N/A

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

N/A

Side Crash Rating

N/A

Rollover Rating

N/A

Airbags

Driver Air Bag

Standard

Front Head Air Bag

Standard

Front Side Air Bag

Standard

Knee Air Bag

Standard

Not Available

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Compare Ford Escape vs Mazda CX-5

Overview

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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Weight and Towing

Cargo Space

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

Standard Interior Materials

Features and Options

Infotainment

Interior Trim

Comfort

Safety

Safety Features

US NHTSA crash test result

Airbags

Warranty

Warranty Summary