2025 Mazda CX-50 vs. 2024 Toyota Venza Review

Picture of the 2025 Mazda CX-50

2025 Mazda
CX-50

MSRP*: $30,300 to $43,300
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Venza

2024 Toyota
Venza

MSRP*: $35,070 to $43,215
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 40 MPG
MPG - Hwy 29 - 31 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 56.3 ft3 55.1 ft3
Engine
  • 187-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 227-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 219-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 187 - 227 hp 219 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs Info not available
Exterior Length 185.8 in 186.6 in
Exterior Width 75.6 in 73.0 in
Leg Room Front 41.7 in
Rear 39.8 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.8 in
Head Room Front 38.6 - 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 - 38.6 in
Front 38.6 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 Mazda CX-50 offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota Venza, with comparable head- and legroom. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Mazda CX-50 and the Toyota Venza.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Mazda CX-50 as you will with the Toyota Venza, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.

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 Mazda CX-50 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Toyota Venza.

Dimensions
Since the Mazda CX-50 is much wider than the Toyota Venza, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. When looking at overall length, the Mazda CX-50 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Venza.

Handling
The Mazda CX-50 has a smaller turning radius than the Toyota Venza, allowing you to more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance
The Mazda CX-50 has a little less horsepower than the Toyota Venza.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the Mazda CX-50 transmits power to its wheels a bit more effectively than the Toyota Venza.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Mazda CX-50 and the Toyota Venza. You'll be able to fit about the same amount of groceries in the Mazda CX-50 as you will in the Toyota Venza.