2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Ford Escape

Compact SUVs are all the rage with American drivers these days — and a model that stands out from the pack is the wonderful 2019 Mazda CX-5, with its sporty styling, available turbocharged engine, pleasing driving dynamics, a roomy and upscale interior, and high-level safety. See the advantages that the Mazda CX-5 has over the compact SUV competition in this 2019 Mazda CX-5 vs 2019 Ford Escape comparison.

A major strength of the Mazda CX-5 is its excellent performance. The base 2.5-liter 4-cylinder SKYACTIV®-G engine delivers 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, compared to 168 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque for the base 2.5L I-4 engine in the Ford Escape. Unlike the Ford Escape, the Mazda CX-5 offers an available turbocharged engine: the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Dynamic Pressure Turbo SKYACTIV®-G engine, which doles out 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque. Performance for the Mazda CX-5 is also aided by the new G-Vectoring Control Plus system, which provides excellent handling when driving through curves and around corners. Also, the Mazda CX-5 is the more efficient vehicle, with an estimated fuel economy of 25 city/31 hwy mpg, compared to 21 city/29 hwy mpg for the Ford Escape.