Mazda CX-5 vs Toyota Highlander
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The key differences
The Mazda CX-5 is the more powerful of the two: its strongest version makes 192 hp, 4 hp more than the Toyota Highlander's best.
The Toyota Highlander is 360 mm (14 in) longer than the Mazda CX-5.
Typical kerb weights are 2,025 kg for the Toyota Highlander 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 35 mpg for the Toyota Highlander.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Mazda CX-5 | Toyota Highlander |
|---|---|---|
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| On sale since | — | — |
| Power | 148–192 hp (110–143 kW) | 188 hp (140 kW) |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 268–438 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5–10.9 s | — |
| Top speed | 187 km/h | — |
| Engines in Europe | 4 | 1 |
| Best economy (Europe) | 5.9 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km |
| US combined economy | 24–38 mpg | 24–35 mpg |
| Electric range (US) | — | — |
| Length | 4,690 mm (185 in) | 5,050 mm (199 in) |
| Width | 1,860 mm (73 in) | 1,989 mm (78 in) |
| Height | 1,695 mm (67 in) | 1,709 mm (67 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm (111 in) | 3,051 mm (120 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,629 kg (3,591 lb) | 2,025 kg (4,464 lb) |
| Sold in | United States | United States |