Ford Explorer vs Mazda CX-5
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The key differences
The Ford Explorer is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 400 hp, 208 hp more than the Mazda CX-5's best.
The Ford Explorer is 373 mm (15 in) longer than the Mazda CX-5.
Typical kerb weights are 2,006 kg for the Ford Explorer and 1,629 kg for the Mazda CX-5.
In the US, the Mazda CX-5 has the better EPA rating at up to 38 mpg combined, against 24 mpg for the Ford Explorer.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Mazda CX-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 272–400 hp (203–298 kW) | 148–192 hp (110–143 kW) |
| Torque | 420–563 Nm | 238 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.2–7.8 s | 10.5–10.9 s |
| Top speed | 200–256 km/h | 187 km/h |
| Engines in Europe | — | 4 |
| Best economy (Europe) | — | 5.9 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 19–24 mpg | 24–38 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 5,063 mm (199 in) | 4,690 mm (185 in) |
| Width | 2,004 mm (79 in) | 1,860 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1,778 mm (70 in) | 1,695 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3,025 mm (119 in) | 2,815 mm (111 in) |
| Kerb weight | 2,006 kg (4,422 lb) | 1,629 kg (3,591 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |