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Mazda CX-5
2020 Mazda CX-5
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$25,190
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.6
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Mazda 6 Sedan
2020 Mazda 6 Sedan
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$24,100
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.4
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Overview

Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 35 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
14.7 ft³

Photos

Mazda CX-5
Rear Angle View
Dashboard
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2018-2020 Mazda 6 Sedan Rear Angle View
2018-2020 Mazda 6 Sedan Dashboard
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
2.5-liter Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
187 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
186 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
36 ft
36.7 ft

Wheels

Front Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7.5"
Rear Wheel Size
17" x 7"
17" x 7.5"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Strut
Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P225/65HR17
P225/55VR17
Rear Tire
P225/65HR17
P225/55VR17
Spare Tire
Compact
Compact

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
29 MPG
City
25 MPG
26 MPG
Highway
31 MPG
35 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.3 Tons/yr
6.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gallons
16.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
370 miles
426.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
458.8 miles
574 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
179.1 in
192.7 in
Height
65.4 in
57.1 in
Max Width
72.5 in
72.4 in
Front Width
62.8 in
62.4 in
Rear Width
62.8 in
62 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
111.4 in
Ground Clearance
7.5 in
6.5 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41 in
42.2 in
Front Seat Headroom
39.7 in
38.4 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
57.1 in
55.9 in
Front Seat Hip Room
55.2 in
53.5 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
39.6 in
38.7 in
Rear Seat Headroom
39 in
37.1 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.8 in
55.1 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
55.3 in
53.5 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,541 lbs
3,437 lbs
Maximum Towing Capacity
2,000 lbs
N/A

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
N/A
14.7 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
59.6 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
30.9 ft³
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
30.9 ft³
N/A

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Eternal Blue Mica
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Sonic Silver Metallic
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic
  • Deep Crystal Blue
  • Jet Black Mica
  • Machine Gray Metallic
  • Snowflake White Pearl Mica
  • Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim
  • Black, Cloth Seat Trim

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Not Available
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

US NHTSA crash test result

Overall Rating
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Side Crash Rating
Rollover Rating

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
5 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
5 Years / 60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
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