Hyundai Tucson vs Mazda CX-5

TUCSON

Base trim: $26,900 

Pictured: N Line in Quartz White ($400). MSRP of 2022 model as as tested $34,070.

CX-5

$26,000 

Pictured: 2.5T in Soul Red Crystal Metallic ($595).  MSRP as tested $38,795.

TUCSON

The Hyundai Tucson is a roomy and enjoyable two-row SUV with a nice ride and drive.  It offers a comfortable cabin,  great cargo space, terrific advanced driver safety technology and 2023 sees the expanded availability of some features.

Horsepower is OK given its size but we'd still love a more powerful gas-only engine option.  (The Tucson lineup does offer hybrid and plug-in hybrid variants with more power.)

The Tucson isn't geared for off-roading performance. But an N Line trim gives it a sporty vibe.

All in all, the 2023 Tucson is a great value for all the technology, safety, comfort and convenience features it offers.

CX-5

Mazda is known for its engaging driving dynamics, sophisticated style, and high-end interiors. The Mazda CX-5, the brand's best-selling vehicle in the U.S., delivers on all those fronts. The CX-5 lineup, however, is not the most updated in terms of tech; missing features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, that are offered by many segment competitors.

Despite our wish for a multimedia update, it's certainly not hard to see the CX-5's appeal. Its contemporary style, near luxury interior and sporty driving signature are all attractive propositions.

Mazda's unique Soul Crystal Red Metallic paint is one of the most gorgeous reds you can find on a vehicle today.

If you're looking for a Mazda SUV with slightly more ground clearance and towing capability you'll want to check out the CX-50.

TUCSON

For 2023, the Tucson is largely a carryover model that sees the expanded availability of some features. Some grades swap cloth for H-Tex seating surfaces.

A 10.25” color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow expands availability as does Dynamic Voice Recognition.

2023 brings more standard safety features, too.  Smart Cruise Control with Stop/Go, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, FCA with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning  Detection (sensor fusion-type) are now standard across the lineup.

CX-5

For 2023, the CX-5 is available with an all-new Rhodium White exterior premium paint color.

All 2023 CX-5 models will retain standard i-Activ all-wheel drive in the U.S.

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be available in eight packages.

The 2024 CX-5 will add a new Carbon Turbo trim.

TUCSON

• Roomier second row
• Bigger available digital driver's display
• More cargo space
• More advanced driver assist technology
• Better warranty  

CX-5

• Best-in-class near-luxury interior 
• Fun to drive, engaging, sporty handling
• Available Turbo engine offers the most power
• Available with a head up display

TUCSON

• Smaller base model digital driver display
• No more powerful Turbo engine
• Not available with a head-up display

CX-5

• Not as fuel efficient
• Second row doesn't offer as much legroom
• Not as much cargo space

TUCSON

CX-5

28 (FWD)/25 (AWD)

24 mpg (Turbo)

25 (FWD)/ 23 (AWD)

22 mpg (Turbo)

 32 (FWD)/28 (AWD)

27 mpg (Turbo)

TUCSON

CX-5

• 4.2” Multi-Information Display or 10.25” Digital instrument cluster
• 8” color touchscreen Display Audio w/ 6-speakers (SE)
• 8” color touchscreen Display Audio: Adds SiriusXM, VR & Bluelink (SEL)
• Android AutoTM & Apple CarPlay (Wireless with 8” Display Audio)
• 10.25” color touchscreen with onboard Navigation & Traffic flow including incident data via HD Radio  (XRT, N Line, Limited)
• 6-speaker or 8-speaker BOSE Premium Audio System (N Line, Limited)
• Rearview camera with dynamic parking guidelines, standard
• Remote Smart Parking Assist (Limited)

• 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen is standard with HD radio, Bluetooth, Pandora, non-wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
  
• 4.6" Multi-Information Display or 7" LCD Display 
• 4-, 6-. or premium Bose 10-speaker audio sound system 
• Rear View Monitor
• Mazda Connected Services (complimentary for three years.  After trial period annual subscription fees apply.)

• Front dual USB ports (Standard)
• Second row Dual USB ports (XRT, N Line, Limited)
• 2 12-volts (front/cargo)

• Turbo models features standard wireless charging
• Four USB ports
• 12-volt power outlets

TUCSON

CX-5

Standard ADAS:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection (sensor fusion-type) 
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist 
• Lane Following Assist
• Driver Attention Warning 
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
• Safe Exit Warning
• Rear Occupant Alert Or Ultrasonic Rear Occupant Alert

Limited Trim:

• Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist – Reverse  (Limited)
• Parking Distance Warning – Front & Rear (Limited)
• Surround View Monitor (Limited)
• Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Curve Control (Limited)
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (Limited)
• Highway Driving Assist (Limited)

• Blind Spot Monitoring
• Rear Cross Traffic
• Lane Keep Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Advanced Smart City Brake Support with Day and Night-time Pedestrian Detection
• Mazda Radar Stop and Go Cruise Control
  
• Range-topping Signature trim adds 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, reverse brake support, Driver Attention Alert and Traffic Jam Assist.  

• 3-point/ELR Outboard seatbelts/inboard seatbelt (rear)
• Adjustable front-seats shoulder belt anchors
• Front seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters
• AirBags (advanced)- Driver (1)-Front passenger (1) -Occupant Classification System (OCS) Seat weight sensor and seat track sensor- Driver and front passenger side-impact FR (Thorax) (2)- Side air curtains (front and rear passengers) with rollover sensors (2)
• LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors
• Power window lock-out button
• Child safety locks (rear)
• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with 4-wheel disc brakes
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control (TCS) and Brake Assist.
• Vehicle Stability Management

• 3-point seat belts for all seating positions
• Advanced dual front air bags with seat belt-use, passenger-weight sensors
• Front side-impact air bags and side-impact air curtains with rollover protection
• LATCH rear seat, child-safety-seat anchors & upper tether anchors
• Child safety rear door locks
• Anti-lock Brake System with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution & Brake Assist
• Dynamic Stability Control with Traction Control System
• Side-impact door beams

TUCSON

CX-5

182.3"

180.1"

73.4"

72.6"

65.6 (FWD), 66.3 (AWD) w/roof rails

66.3" without roof rails

Turbo: 227-horsepower (Regular) 256-horsepower (Premium) 

Base engine: 187-horsepower

Turbo: 310 pound-feet (Regular) 320 pound-feet (Premium)  

Base engine: 185 pound-feet

15.3

3,664 (N Line AWD)

3,867 (Turbo AWD)

2,000 with trailer brakes

2,000