Compare 2025 Mazda CX-5 vs 2025 Mazda CX-50
| 2025 MAZDA CX-5 | 2025 MAZDA CX-50 |
Engine |
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| 2.5L I-4 | 2.5L I-4 |
Horsepower |
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| 187 hp | 187 hp |
MPG (City/Highway) |
|
| 23/29 * | 25/31 * |
Hybrid Model |
|
| Not Available | Available |
Cargo Space |
|
| 59.3 cubic feet | 56.3 cubic feet |
Standard Sound System |
|
| 4 Speakers | 8 Speakers |
Folding Rear Seats |
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| 40/20/40-split folding rear seats | 60/40-split folding rear seats |
2025 MAZDA CX-5 vs 2025 MAZDA CX-50
Serving Chicago, IL
If you're shopping for a Mazda SUV in Chicago, the 2025 Mazda CX-5 and 2025 Mazda CX-50 offer bold style, all-wheel drive capability, and Mazda's signature driving dynamics. While both are compact crossovers in the lineup, they're built with different drivers in mind. Each SUV offers unique features, a one-of-a-kind driving experience, and design cues that set them apart. Here's how they compare for Windy City drivers.
Performance
When it comes to power and versatility, both models give you plenty to love. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 features a standard 2.5L four-cylinder engine producing 187 horsepower. It's also available with a turbocharged 2.5L engine generating 227 horsepower. There's standard all-wheel drive across all trims and a smooth-shifting 6-speed automatic transmission
The 2025 Mazda CX-50 offers the same two engines plus a new hybrid powertrain that's ideal for eco-conscious city driving. The hybrid system pairs a naturally aspirated engine with an electric motor and CVT, delivering 219 horsepower with improved efficiency for longer drives around Chicago and beyond.
Appearance
Both Mazda crossovers embrace a refined design, but their personalities are distinct. The 2025 Mazda CX-5 is sleek and urban with a compact profile and sculpted side panels, a bold front grille that flows into slim LED headlights, and a more refined, elevated look ideal for city life.
Meanwhile, the Mazda CX-50 leans rugged and athletic, perfect for weekend escapes from Chicago. It has a longer, wider stance with a lower center of gravity, prominent fender flares and black lower-body cladding for off-road style, a boxier front end with a wide-set grille, and compact LED lighting.
Whether you want the Mazda CX-5's upscale urban appeal or the Mazda CX-50's adventure-ready aesthetic, both turn heads in their own way.
Features
Inside, both SUVs are packed with premium tech and comfort. Standard and available features across both the 2025 Mazda CX-5 and Mazda CX-50 include wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, remote keyless entry, a digital instrument display, heated front seats, a power liftgate, and a wireless phone charger for added convenience. There's also safety tech like Mazda Radar Cruise Control, a lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and forward collision avoidance. Other features include dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and more. Regardless of which model you choose, you'll get exceptional Mazda innovation and driver-focused design.
Test Drive the MAZDA CX-5 and MAZDA CX-50 in Chicago
Ready to find the perfect Mazda SUV near you? Visit McGrath City Mazda in Chicago, IL, to explore both the 2025 Mazda CX-5 and 2025 Mazda CX-50 in person. Our team will walk you through the differences, explain your financing options, and get you behind the wheel for a test drive.
* EPA-estimated mileage. Actual results will vary.
