2025 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Equinox

2025 Chevrolet
Equinox

MSRP*: $28,600 to $35,000
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,570 to $40,600
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MPG - City Info not available 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy Info not available 27 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 63.5 ft3 58.1 ft3
Engine
  • 175-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 175 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity Info not available 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 183.2 in 180.1 in
Exterior Width 74.9 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.9 in
Rear 39.9 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 40.0 in
Rear 39.2 in
Front 39.3 - 39.7 in
Rear 39.0 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Equinox offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Mazda CX-5, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Chevrolet Equinox and the Mazda CX-5.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Chevrolet Equinox will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Mazda CX-5.

Dimensions
Since the Chevrolet Equinox is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Equinox takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Mazda CX-5.

Performance
The Chevrolet Equinox has a little less horsepower than the Mazda CX-5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Chevrolet Equinox does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Mazda CX-5.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Equinox and the Mazda CX-5. The Chevrolet Equinox has a roomier cargo area for putting your bags or other items than the Mazda CX-5.