Compare Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Taos

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Gas

Engine

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

Transmission

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

Front-Wheel Drive

Fuel Economy

City: 26 MPG

Hwy: 31 MPG

Fuel Economy

City: 28 MPG

Hwy: 36 MPG

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.3 gallons

Fuel Tank Capacity

13.2 gallons

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Seating Capacity

5 seater

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Engine and Transmission

Engine

2.5L Inline-4 Gas

1.5L Turbo Inline-4 Gas

Horsepower

187 hp @ 6000 rpm

158 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

185 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm

184 lb-ft @ 1750 rpm

Transmission

6-Speed Automatic

8-Speed Automatic

Drivetrain

All-Wheel Drive

Front-Wheel Drive

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight

3,783 lbs

3,181 lbs

Maximum Towing Capacity

2,000 lbs

N/A

Fuel Economy

Combined

28 MPG

31 MPG

City

26 MPG

28 MPG

Highway

31 MPG

36 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

N/A

5.7 (2023) Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity

15.3 gallons

13.2 gallons

Cruising Range City

397.8 miles

369.6 miles

Cruising Range Highway

474.3 miles

475.2 miles

Exterior Dimensions

Length

180.1 in

175.8 in

Height

66.1 in

64.4 in

Max Width

72.6 in

72.5 in

Front Width

62.8 in

61.9 in

Rear Width

62.8 in

60.5 in

Wheelbase

106.2 in

105.9 in

Ground Clearance

7.6 in

6.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity

5 seater

Front Seat Leg Room

41 in

40.1 in

Front Seat Headroom

39.7 in

40.7 in

Front Seat Shoulder Room

57.1 in

56.5 in

Front Seat Hip Room

55.2 in

N/A

Rear Seat Leg Room

39.6 in

37.9 in

Rear Seat Headroom

39 in

39.8 in

Rear Seat Shoulder Room

54.8 in

55.2 in

Rear Seat Hip Room

55.3 in

N/A

Cargo Space

Cargo Volume to Seat 1

59.3 ft³

65.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 2

29.1 ft³

27.9 ft³

Cargo Volume to Seat 3

29.1 ft³

27.9 ft³

Cargo Box Dimensions

Box Width (Wheelhousings)

41.3 in

N/A

Box Height (Area)

32.4 in

N/A

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter

36 ft

37.6 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type

Aluminum Wheels

Front Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Rear Wheel Size

17" x 7"

Suspension

Front Suspension

Strut

Rear Suspension

Multi-Link

Torsion Beam

Tires

Front Tire

P225/65HR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire

P225/65HR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire

Compact

Standard Exterior Colors

Deep Crystal Blue Mica
Eternal Blue Mica
Jet Black Mica
Machine Gray Metallic
Platinum Quartz Metallic
Rhodium White Metallic
Soul Red Crystal Metallic

Deep Black Pearl
Dusk Blue Metallic
Platinum Gray Metallic
Pure White
Pyrite Silver Metallic

Standard Interior Materials

Black, Leatherette Seat Trim

Gray/Black, Cloth Seating Surfaces

Infotainment

HD Radio

Standard

Not Available

Bluetooth Connection

Standard

Smart Device Integration

Standard

WiFi Hotspot

Standard

Auxiliary Audio Input

Standard

MP3 Player

Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats

Standard

Cloth Seats

Not Available

Standard

Leather Steering Wheel

Standard

Not Available

Premium Synthetic Seats

Standard

Not Available

Comfort

Steering Wheel Audio Controls

Standard

Power Mirror(s)

Standard

A/C

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control

Standard

Climate Control

Standard

Not Available

Cruise Control

Standard

Heated Front Seat(s)

Standard

Not Available

Heated Steering Wheel

Not Available

Standard

Keyless Entry

Standard

Multi-Zone A/C

Standard

Not Available

Power Driver Seat

Standard

Not Available

Remote Engine Start

Standard

Not Available

Remote Trunk Release

Standard

Not Available

Keyless Start

Standard

Telematics

Standard

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera

Standard

Cross-Traffic Alert

Standard

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

Passenger Air Bag

Standard

Rear Head Air Bag

Standard

Warranty Summary

Basic

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Corrosion

5 Years / Unlimited Miles

7 Years / 100,000 Miles

Drivetrain

5 Years / 60,000 Miles

4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance

3 Years / 36,000 Miles

Maintenance

N/A

2 Years / 20,000 Miles

Compare Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Taos

Overview

Photos

Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Weight and Towing

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Emissions

Fuel Tank

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Interior Space

Cargo Space

Cargo Box Dimensions

Wheels and Suspension

Steering

Wheels

Suspension

Tires

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