2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 2025 Mazda CX-5 Review

Picture of the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

2025 Land Rover
Range Rover Sport

MSRP*: $79,700 to $180,700
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Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-5

2025 Mazda
CX-5

MSRP*: $28,770 to $40,800
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MPG - City 18 - 19 MPG 22 - 26 MPG
MPG - Hwy 26 MPG 27 - 30 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available 58.1 ft3
Engine
  • 355-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 395-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 454-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 523-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 542-hp, 3.0-liter, Straight 6 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
  • 626-hp, 4.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline/Mild Electric Hybrid)
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 355 - 626 hp 187 - 227 hp
Towing Capacity 6,614 - 7,716 lbs 2,000 lbs
Exterior Length 194.7 - 196.0 in 180.1 in
Exterior Width 80.6 in 72.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.3 in
Rear 37.8 in
Front 41.0 in
Rear 39.6 in
Head Room Front 38.8 in
Rear 39.0 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
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Mazda CX-5 than in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Mazda CX-5 offers just a little more front head- and legroom than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, offering the driver and front passenger a bit more room and comfort.

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). The Land Rover Range Rover Sport will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Mazda CX-5, which has a much lower MSRP.

Dimensions
Since the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is much wider than the Mazda CX-5, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Mazda CX-5.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport is clearly the choice over the Mazda CX-5 for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport greatly out-muscles the Mazda CX-5.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport and the Mazda CX-5.