Mazda CX-5 vs Volkswagen Tiguan Comparison

    Mazda CX-5

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    2025 Mazda
    CX-5
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    2025 Volkswagen
    Tiguan
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    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Mazda CX-5 G35 Akera review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace review
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    Based on the Mazda CX-5 G35 AKERA TURBO (AWD)
    Based on the Volkswagen Tiguan ALLSPACE 132TSI LIFE
    Best suitable for...
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Long distance drivingLong distance driving
    TowingTowing
    Fuel Efficiency
    56L - 58L
    386 to 476 km
    55L - 60L
    418 to 534 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $36,740 - $55,150
    $43,990 - $73,790
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Gutsy turbo engine
    • Plush interior
    • Cheaper than key rivals
    Misses
    • Very thirsty
    • Steep servicing costs
    • Gearbox a bit lacklustre
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Spacious, practical interior
    • Polished, punchy turbo'd engine
    • Price cuts improve value
    Misses
    • Functional interior lacks flair
    • Third row remains occasional use only
    • Starting to look old alongside rivals

    Colours Available

    The 2024 Mazda CX-5 is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Soul Red Crystal metallic
    • Eternal Blue mica
    • Deep Crystal Blue mica
    • Jet Black mica
    • Rhodium White metallic
    • Sonic Silver metallic
    • Zircon Sand metallic
    • Machine Grey metallic
    • Polymetal Grey metallic
    • Platinum Quartz metallic

    Metallic finishes cost an extra $795.

    The 2024 Volkswagen Life, Elegance and R-Line are offered with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Night Shade Blue Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Metallic and pearl paint options cost $900. Pure White is a no-cost option. 

    The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan R comes with the following colour choices:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey Metallic
    • Lapiz Blue Premium Metallic
    • Reflex Silver Metallic
    • Deep Black Pearl

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTIONTURBO
    Size (cc)
    1998 - 24881395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.5L, 2.0L2.0L, 1.4L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    115kW - 170kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 60003900 - 6500
    Torque
    200Nm - 420Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    2000 - 40001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    91.2 - 10080 - 92.8
    Compression Ratio
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